Daughter 1 went to Uni in Nottingham and stayed. Now with her husband of 9 years, she's 2 hours away in West Bridgford and about to turn 40.
Son 1 went to Uni in Stoke on Trent, decided it wasn't for him and is now an hour away in Wakefield. He and his wife have managed their home renovation buying and selling so well that he only works a 3-day week, she works a 2-day week and they're mortgage free. More jam than Hartleys!
Daughter 2 went to Uni in Leeds, took a year out to do a grand Asian tour and is now settled with husband and 9-month-old son in Wilmslow, 2 hours away.
Son 2 went to Uni in Middlesbrough and, still single, is an hour away in Newcastle upon Tyne. He still turns up every few weeks because many of his friends live near to us and he claims his bedroom back to crash in, and his work head office is barely 2 miles away.
Mrs H and I are hugely cheered that they are, a) all still speaking to their parents (on WhatsApp and Signal anyway), and b) the siblings and in-laws all seem to get along and arrange socials among themselves. If I have my way, there'll be a family get-together later this year for my 70th during which I expect to get my behind thoroughly kicked (for the umpteeenth time) at karting. I think the distances help.
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Happy and sad new
Happy and sad new
