Hiya Snookums.

How are we all? It's been a busy week here, with a few extra things on at school in the evening, culminating with a disco (complete with cupcakes) for Miss E. Man, why aren't there more cupcake discos in the world? That would solve a lot of problems, I think.

Speaking of problems... hmmm... I might be imagining things but our little thread family seems to be dwindling. I know there was some upset a while back, and I just want to say to EVERYONE from my deepest heart - I value each and everyone of you, I treasure what we have shared along this journey, I adore hearing about every single one of our kidlets, and I hope that this can remain a space where everyone feels like they can share their parenting journey, even as our kids get older and our families' lives take on different directions and challenges as well as our different achievements and triumphs. You women have kept me sane during some of my very darkest hours and I hope that at some level each and every one of you understands that every. single. letter. you have ever typed and will ever type into one of these small purple boxes has value and is appreciated. xxx