These have been the most relaxing school hols ever.

For nearly 2 weeks now, we've been doing nothing but hang out at home. Waking up at 10 in the morning and staying up really late. The girls entertain themselves (except when they get hungry and restive). Books, toys, videos and ABC 4 Kids have all received a really good workout.

Both girls have found a common love: Barbie. Even I, who have never liked Barbie dolls, can't help liking her in her videos. Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale and Barbie: A Fairy Secret are our favourites. Love the impeccably stylish heroines, girl power storyline, cool lines (which Jordanne knows by heart) and cool music.

Will be very sorry when 11 Oct rolls around and I have to confront school lunches and early mornings for another 10 weeks.