I stop to pinch myself sometimes. It’s not always been easy but my boys are growing up to be the most wonderful, kind, hardworking and amazing human beings. You may say that I would say that as I’m their mum and yes, of course I would say that. But I do think that people who have just met them would say that too.

The older one is making a successful career in music, as a jazz pianist and teacher in London. He is extraordinarily creative, composing his own work, but also collaborating with others. Joe Lycett came to one of his gigs last week and Olly sent a selfie to me of them (love Joe Lycett!). His partner is similarly gifted as a jazz musician, currently touring with the youth jazz orchestra as their musical director, having arranged all of Amy Winehouse’s music for big band.

The younger one is director in my husband’s business and at the tender age of 25 has made such a massive contribution that the business has doubled its turnover in 2 lockdown years. Business associates often do not believe his age, he has a natural confidence and calm personality which people warm too. Oh by the way, he didn’t go to university either. He is about to buy his second property, a new house with his girlfriend who is a lovely, talented girl with tons of warmth. After a gruelling year of teacher training, she is now a primary school teacher and a doting auntie to her little niece.

They all get on so well together and in fact they are meeting today in London. The boys couldn’t be more different but have an incredibly close bond.

I love them all so much and I feel so blessed to be able to witness their interesting, exciting lives.

Sorry! I realise that this is a bit like a boasty round Robin Christmas card, just wanted to reflect on how lucky I am.

Grandchildren will of course be lovely, but there is plenty of time for that!

Have a lovely weekend everyone,

Wendy xx