Aw thanks Arte i reckon that what has hurt the most is that my dreams of having that big extended family to be immersed in are now 100% dashed. even though i knew that it didnt really exist it is really confronting to not even have the pretence.

mmmm choc chip cookies mmmmmm.

we had a lovely day yesterday; Miss L was having a rather tough week with friendship blues and went to bed crying for her old friends (it was heartwrenching ). i had no idea what to do, but the gods of awesome listening must have overheard as yesterday morning TWO lots of old friends from melbourne turned up for playdates! both unannounced and super welcome and exciting! Happy Days!