Arte - I think I'd be able to get a job most places we moved to - the only thing would be the salary and conditions. I've got a really good spot here with boss and colleagues who cope with the fact that DH can't do much child stuff in term time and am able to manage with minimal notice if something happens (ie getting an award at assembly, helping out in the classroom). Salary wise is good - my equivalent role at the local council was on offer last year for about $10k less than what I am on - and that's a more demanding role than what I am expected to do. So if DH moves, he gets a bigger wage, but likely offset by a reduction on my side. So that needs to be weighed up with relocating away from a beautiful spot with IL's close by and my family only a couple of hours away.

MD - I can't believe the readers weren't more regulated last year. Ours all had bright yellow stickers on the front with their level and were individually handed out each morning by the teacher after listening to them read the first page or two of the one they had the night before. We all dropped 2 levels at the start of this year in comparison to what they were at last year.

10pm and she was still awake!! Far out! My bedtime is 9:30 and I usually have to start with my ear plugs in because DH has already fallen asleep. Modifications to routine have been discussed and are awaiting a little light to go next to her bed. On the shopping list for this weekend.