Sanity over 3 child seats law

It was beginning to look like I needed to buy a wide gas guzzler in order to get my (soon to be 3) kids in the car. I've got a 4 year old and a 2 year old and one on the way. Can you get 3 child seats across the back? No chance. Nor is 2 child seats + one adult in the back any fun. I discovered that sanity prevails; in that if you can't fit 3 you are allowed to just use the adult restraint (see exceptions http://www.dft.gov.uk/think/focusareas/children/childincar ). Obviously safety is important, so I'm now looking in to belt adjusters and a cushion or similar that will fit for the oldest. When there's only one adult the eldest will need to use his seat in the front - so there's a fair bit of faffing about to be done.

Do 'Yes men' get paid more?

Had this discussion recently: Senior managers gather 'yes men' around them. They are valued as they pander to the managers need to be affirmed. The yes men, if they are clever, make use of people whose opinions are not influenced by seniority. Acting simply as a filter between the two. The real art of the successful 'yes man' is to say 'yes', whist putting your (possibly opposing) argument forward... Me? I say No when a No answer is warrented... I've got a long way to go.

Ella and big girl paygroup

Ella started at a playgroup where she stays without mum for two mornings a week. After much crying during session one Ella soon settled in and started to ask every day if today was going to be a 'big girl playgroup' day.