Oh, Eulalia, sympathies! I have 7 weeks with dd and 6 with ds1 at home this year (it was longer last year for some reason). The good news is that when they start school in September, dd only has 8 days worth of part time hours before doing full days which is a relief as last year it went on for nearly a month! Mrsd, if you fancy a meet up some time in September I will most definitely be free!
neena, this thread is really quiet at the moment, but yes we are quite a friendly lot I suppose. Quite a few of us have met with one or more of each other at some point too.
ds2 is crawling and cruising really well and can walk with me holding his hands but is probably still a way off from walking by himself. I am considering making a birthday cake myself for him (I usually buy them). Not sure what else we will do for his birthday (and mine!), just can't believe it has come round so quickly really.
E, yes, new thread is a good idea, what about July babies stand up for summer??? Can't really think of anything clever atm, dd currently wrecking kitchen, best go!