20 months

What - I am getting in trouble for this? The independence phase is well and truely happening, with screams of protest if you dare offer help or assistance. But this is also coupled with a flood of language and charm. His toilet training is going remarkably well (all driven by him) - but does include waking up throughout the night to wee. He has also been having night terrors - so it has been a bit of a rough patch (this boy is LOUD).

4 years 5 months

Beautiful girl. You know it has been a good month when you can't remember the last time out. Bronte has been shy at school - refusing to participate in activities even though she wants to join in. It seems to be mostly a school thing - so the teachers have been working on it, but it has also rolled over into ballet - where the dreaded "concert" term has stopped all in-class participation. At least she is still rocking it in gymnastics.