hi amanda, yeah i feel it's been a decent time off, he'll be 11 months old, just can't find the mortgage payment for that last month so have to go back! Am not looking forward to it, don't miss it am hoping to go back 24hrs per week but employer not that flexible so don't hold out much hope. Ideally i'll go back 3 days, gav will condense his hrs to 4 days so only need childcare for 2 days. Fingers and everything else crossed. Just been to my nephew's 5th birthday party in manchester, photos to follow. I tell you, it was brilliant and my sister has really set the standard. By the time munks is 5 we'll probably all be off to vegas! Xx