OWW - ouch, poor little DS1. Hope your little boy is OK. Your heart really does fly into your mouth when your little one is hurt, doesn't it?! DD is still only little (10 months' old) and I get really upset when she gets hurt (although try v hard not to show it). Don't imagine it gets any easier. I am no longer surprised my parents couldn't sleep when I went out at night.
Cakey - really glad to hear you aren't going to work for a bit. I did wonder how on earth you were doing all that you do, and came to the conclusion that you are hyperactive? Am a comparative sloth. DD has a babysitter once a week and she is delightful, but these are personal choices. I adore DD, but am not as fun as her babysitter (DH said she is basically a Wiggle as far as DD is concerned - complete entertainment!) so I think its good for her to enjoy time with someone else. But am v hesitant increasing the childcare and couldn't have someone in my home w me often (babysitter heads out w DD to the park).
notyummy and Roma - you really do have the most luxe holidays, don't you?! We are thinking of UK this year as DD wasn't particularly easy to travel w (requires CONSTANT ever-changing entertainment - v difficult when on a train or plane). V .
Everything - I have always wanted to go to Crete (aka place of Zorba), and friends went last year and had the most fantastic time. Can understand you feeling some apprehension if you think its going to bring things to a head w your DH, though. I think the lace shoes are last season, but I love them and don't, personally, follow fashion that closely (or am I kidding myself?!) - if something is beautiful to me I wear it.
MrsJuan - DD was in similar position to your DD about a month ago, and I am convinced that loving hugs and kisses from mummy/daddy are exactly what they need. That and constant sips of water. DD cried so sadly when I put her down when she was sick, my poor babylicious. They do bounce back amazingly, though, don't they?!
Verity - those Lanvin shoes, so beautiful, I feel faint...