Aete: it totally sucks and is unfair that he dumps all the hard, difficult stuff on you as being your fault. that is a huge cop out...and sheesh nice way to boost morale and confidence . here in our wee thread is always a safe place to vent. i totally get the keeping up appearances thing...i think we all, at some stage have been there through the crap times

christmas...egad. way too close to birthdays! i am thinking for Miss M a bunch of headbands and a jewelry box and maybe a proper tutu for dance class next year. Miss L is getting a 'hairdresser doll' from her grandmother and i am thinking maybe some art/craft stuff. I am really stumped though it has to be said!

DH has just informed me that we are having a road trip to wollongong at christmas . oh really? Oh, ok. at like THE BUSIEST time of the year to be on the roads...and motels...there better be motels available along the way! but the thought of sunshine and a beach does make it very appealing...