In NSW they eye check all 4 year olds. I think it's to make sure any issues are picked up before they start school. I got a call the other day because K missed her test at preschool, but we'd taken her to an optometrist anyway.

MD - There was an article in the Canberra Times today about how a lot of sleep issues are related to how we breathe. Apparently we are all breathing too shallow and too much through our mouths. Retraining our breathing patterns apparently has had huge success. (Google Breatheability)

Arte - It's totally fair for you to have a little holiday (kid/husband free) after DH has had his few trips. And Australia would be perfect.

DH is away for a few nights this week. Looking forward to a few nights sleep in a bed to myself without ear plugs. Got plans for pork (he doesn't like) dinners.