Ahahahah 'the small children' have grown up to be 1) quite an amiable teenager, except for every now and again she does have those 'teenage-ry' moments. Due to their infrequency, as compared to some others, can be tolerated and even forgiven and 2) grown to be a sweet natured boy given to bouts of 'I-don't-want-to-do-homework-why-do-I-need-to-go-to-school' tantrums.

When my ship (or whatever else) comes in I would love to still do my lj-tour and hopefully that any infringements my children might visit upon unsuspecting friends will likewise be forgiven.

Ahhh and frantic. I can sympathise and empathise, at least it will be remunerative. ^__^