You know you're in a long-term relationship when...

[keikobelle]

I get Sophy to make him one at playschool from both of us

I hate buying cards especially for birthdays/xmas, i dont mind sending a little card to friends in place of a letter or something but it just seems such a waste for big occasions.

[skylark]

....you are going to a Valentines Ball with your 6 yr old daughter when your husband stays at home with my other daughter who is not feeling very well.

[Eliza79]

...you have a child-free half term (at Grandma's), but have happily agreed to babysit the neighbour's 3 while she goes on a rare night out with her OH. The thought of Sky tv and full control of the remote was just too tempting!