Cass - 8kms of driving really isn't that much. Is there a bus or you might find someone willing to carpool. You need to go with your gut for schooling, if L is happy, that is the most important. Would have been much more convenient for K to go to the school up the road from work, but I love the fact that she sees her friends out and about when we go for bike rides, down to the beach etc. Fruit trees sound awesome!!

I had words with DH - he's now got a mental note in his head for major school disruption issues 'tell principal, tell front office, tell wife'. We'll see if it sticks!

My family is doing a Secret Santa this year - much easier only having to worry about 2 people instead of 8. There's still 3 December birthdays and the kids, but everyone has a wishlist on Amazon to give us ideas. That's why I'm feeling so organised.