:( Flame.
The situation re Carrot sounds very stressful and overwrought. I do hope it all works out for you.
Mily - I love your charity bookshop idea! That's one of my favourite ways to pass the time, and we do have some great shops up here in Edin.
As for NYR - I think must be to make more time for myself and perhaps be a bit more selfish. Much of my time last year seemed to be running round after others (DS not included there of course :))
Unfortunately I do have to do some chores, DS bedroom really needs decluttering so will do that.