The Kids Are Alright!.

Friday saw my youngest celebrate her 18th birthday and it was a very special occasion.

Not only did most of the family turn up, but for the first time since they parted very acrimoniously 20 years ago my mum and dad managed to be in the same room for the first time and they remained there without too much of an issue!

Result.

We had a great evening and the band played an hour set which went down well.
We even managed a pretty hot rendition of "Eloise" by The Damned in honour of said child.

I am pleased to say it reduced her to tears! - a very special moment, and we hugged each other like she was a little `un again.

Bruv, Mr.D was there with his side of the family, as was my wife`s brother with his kids, and it was at the end of the night when we were sat in the bar of the hotel that it occurred to me how special the event was to see the next generation nearly all grown up, but more importantly relaxing easily with each other and joshing about this and that! - a very, very special moment.

We have tried to remain partially sober all weekend and I am happy to say that, on our return from the pub this afternoon we now plan to have Sunday lunch and play Monopoly!

You don`t get better weekends than that!

I am so glad that blood is thicker than water, I am also glad that water is less alcoholic than lager!

The Kids are alright!!!!!!!