You can leave the kids behind, but there is still a spew threat if JM is there! Hope you are feeling better by then JM xx

JM, awesome about L swimming! That is really cool. W still won't put his head under and is happier in the knee high paddling pools or grips on for dear life if we have him in a deeper pool. He has never been water confident. A on the other hand is a total water babe, hopefully we can get some swim lessons started up for her when kindy goes back.

MP, glad you are having a good time in NZ. We sure turned on the good weather for you! It has been sooo hot! I probably shouldn't compain compared to Aust temps in the 40's but today must have got to 30 degrees at least and the kids got sunburnt even with spf40 sunscreen on! It is just so intense here, courtesy of the altitude and that handy ozone hole.

I was fine with W being away, I love him but geez he is a high maintenance kid! I can't believe that I ever thought I was busy with one kid lol. I think we might have wandered into 'threenager' territory - the NO! and lying and general disobedience! Far out! I am still holding out hope it is just a holiday high and maybe it will go away when we get back to routine in a few weeks (insert a little praying symbol here)