I've been away for 48 hours, or rather my computer has, so I hope this is going to work. I'm so encouraged by the fact that the gloats well outnumber the moans [haven't quite worked out the statistics yet] - often, I get the impression that everyone really hates their kids. Are mudcatters different, or does it make it easier gloating about them with people you can't physically see ie. you don't have to pretend. My two little ones have spent the last day and a half going around saying 'See tom Tank on 'pooter when it's mended'. My eldest comes back on Friday - I WILL HAVE A BABYSITTER AGAIN!!!