Your parenting journey sounds more familiar the more I find out about it! Your family seems beautifully functional and happy from what I've seen, so it's reassuring to know that so many of the choices I'm making are tried and tested.

TBH I found it easier to write when L was about this age than when he was slightly older

Yes, exactly! I won't be able to multitask childcare and writing so easily before too long, so I want to take advantage of the opportunity while I have the chance!

I'd love to read that story. It sounds... relevant ;)