i think he was still wondering what we were up to. it's all of the above, and more. although i pride myself on only drinking one cup of coffee each day, sometimes i need an afternoon pick-me-up. there is no quick fix or night class to turn you into a teacher. in any case, the creaking sound has gone away! that's pretty specific when it comes to images like this. because it contains small parts, its recommended for 3 years and above. i checked it and, guess what, it is included in the recall. 