Everybody is sick today. We've been eating jelly, watching recorded episodes of Play School and taking it easy. I did get to finish off a picture and card to go with mums birthday present. She likes handmade things. Dan is off to Canberra (medication in hand) to attend an engagement party for the lovely Leah (his sister) and Pete. I'm feeling very sad because not only is it a very special family occasion, it's also a farewell for their four year UK stint. I'll see them before they board the plane, but it's not the same as celebrating tonight. Another one of those moments when parenthood reminds you just how much your responsibilities and list of priorities have changed.