Just a little short burst to follow. I have had an absolutely terrific day - my husband is a total hero and the kids have been fabulous. Now the sun is shining on my back, we have a chicken roasting in the oven, potatoes ready to mash and yorkshire puddings the size of cooking apples (thank you Aunt Bessie). Life couldn't be better.

I hope someone reminds me of this the next time I am wobbling on the ragged brown edge of reason.