Good luck to everyone going back to work this week! I have 4 weeks to go and I am already freaking out I wish there was a way we could afford for me not to go back but there isn't.

Shell - I know how you feel with the housework - will your DF help more when you go back to work? I have already told DP we are getting a cleaner when I go back as I am not doing it!

Meg - Happy Anniversary for tomorrow. I hope you can do something to support your sister - I think a quiet word to her DH could also be in order.

OP - I hope your gastro clears up soon. We are also doing Miss J and DD1's combined birthday party on the 14th Feb - we are doing it in the park and will prob be from 10-12 in the morning so that people can still do brunch and/or lunch around the party. We have 2 groups of kids to cater for so I am a bit worried about the logistics but I think a morning party is perfect for a 1 year old.