Right, this might be a tad lengthy 
Welcome back KP, I am glad to hear that you aren't resolving to spend less time on MN like so many of you. I need you ladies to chat with and generally keep the lid on my head! I too am another Late 'n' Lax Santa. Sorry! Part of the gift was delayed horribly by the post, and then admittedly part of it is me being busy/disorganised
Beans, this is the first day we've had farking Beebies on for yonks. I have had to put it on, though, as I have had to sing so many songs for DD1 this morning I genuinely need to rest my voice for a bit...Contented? Well, that's nice, I am glad you think so. It's true that I am totally, totally adoring the DDs at the moment (I mean, not that I don't normally, but it just seems such a joy lately). Spot, if you are reading this you are probably flicking me the Vs because the first few weeks are stupendously tough and I am not trying to sound like St. Mother... Anyway, I am still worried about my career/the house/endless other stuff, BUT, seem able to appreciate my many blessings at the mo, so long may it continue! Oh, I want to be a bit less minging as well! Ha, not sure where to start with that one.
Vag, I am glad your pregnancy scare turned out the way you wanted. Have no practical advice about DS2, obv, but sending you sympathy instead. Are you feeling more positive about 2011 in Den Haag, do you think? I was interested in what you had to say about your DH's attitude to weight. I am 2 stones heavier than when I met DP but he is at least that as well (and hasn't had two pregnancies to contend with) but he was THREE and has lost a stone so is doing well. I would rather we were both slimmer but am very hard on myself about it and not at all hard on him about it as I know it makes him extremely unhappy, and he has the most horrendously disordered relationship with food.
ZJ, that is so sweet about your plans for 2011 re: your family. Yay! Did you or Trace feel the earthquake reported in North Yorkshire? Though I think Trace is more West. Breakthrough bleeding is a pain in the butt - could be polycystic ovaries or just a simple hormone imbalance. Agnus Castus is supposed to be good if you are looking for something 'non-medical'.
Rubes, did you take your tree down as planned? Mine is still up. I like it and also I can't be fagged to do it just yet...I went back to the Dean Street Townhouse on Sunday, by the way, and did have something to eat there. The salads were very good. I thought I would try it as once my club is open again after the break, I am only likely to go there if I am sans kids, with it being on the same street. I had such a nice time on Sunday. It really was a jolly start to the New Year. Have you had any more thoughts about your trip in Feb?
JJ, gosh, that's such a biggie about moving to Glasgow. I do see that it would have a massive impact on your work...Would you consider taking a career break for a bit/doing something else? Would it make you v unhappy?
DB, you mentioning wanting to do something more 'career-y' - yes, I feel the same. I will write another book and I will carry on doing spots of journalism but I can't really get enough to keep me going, so I really need to do something else. DP wants me to start up some sort of business and I have had a few ideas, but...kinda easier said than done
Avo, what's happening with the move? I am dying to know. I am sorry you had such a stressful sounding start to the year. Apart from the house, what are your plans for the year, do you think? Seems like a long time since I saw you.
Sybs, I wish I could wave a magic wand over your worries. I have pondered the idea of being 'mis-sold' a DH. I think that about DP sometimes (but only in a very mild way). I think when one party is sociable and the other is more insular, though, that is especially tough. I want to think of something helpful that isn't glib or banal, and obviously counselling sounds good (if you can get him to go, I do appreciate it all sounds quite heavy with his Dad and stuff at the moment) - but what about making some changes to your life aside from your relationship - just stuff to make you happier? Any mileage there? Oh, and you mentioned meeting in Clapham Junction on Thursday evening - don't know if you noticed but further back Rubes mentioned she could make it too - CJ is a bit tricky for me but if it was supper I guess I could do there and back in an evening...We need more meet ups in 2011!
Jam - if you are looking to shed weight, the hot new diet is the Dukan (protein based, lots of chicken and cottage cheese...)
Effie, I was intrigued about your mention of Latin. Did you do it at school? Latin fascinates me, I think it is sublime. But my Latin is ropey.
Mom, we have an iCandy Pear. Great design. Bloody heavy. As to Canada, I have considered your dilemma from every angle and I think you need to stay here until the kids are approaching senior school age. Then you will have had your fill of London by then and be thoroughly sick of the Eeyores who inhabit this isle, and can also avoid the frighteningly variable senior schools here. Sorted!
NJAN, way back you mentioned your DS2's eardrum has burst again 
Sounds hideous! How is he now??
Right, I haven't actually finished but DP has come home early and I need to talk to him. I felt funny this morning, on the big Back to Work Day After Christmas. I felt odd not going back to work. But 2011 is going to be nice, I have decided. Feeling quite positive and excited.