Richard Hawley

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Now make sure you give him a long list of presents that are acceptable to both yourself and the little one for him to return with.

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Healthy appearing decrepit 56 year old male, mentally alert but forgetful.

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breakingtunes.com/thechoirinvisible/

Whilst I have absolutely no concept of what it is like to be a parent, I can speak as a former child. It's the most marvellous thing, I think, to feel you are growing up & making your way in the world, with the love & support of your parents. I had a brilliant home & upbringing. The only baggage I carry is that I wasn't encouraged to get out & stand on my own two feet, mix with dodgy mates, make some silly mistakes. Too much cotton wool is not good. I played the drums as a teenager & was invited to a band practice with some other lads. I wasn't allowed to go.....

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The heartbeat doesn't change, only the faces surrounding it.

But you do stay up late for a lad of your age...

It's no bad thing having mixed feelings. I'm sure you wouldn't want your lad pining for you while he's away or feeling too pleased yourself because he needs you less. Ive not really reached that stage yet with mine so don't know how it'll feel when boys come knocking at the door. I do know that Ive been quite happy watching the different stages without ever wanting to hang onto any. Same as Maggie really , i don't mean to sound callous, its just i was a bit clingy as a kid, as was my Mother with me and this is no criticism of my mum, she is the best, but when i became a mum i wanted my girl to be a bit more self reliant ( as is possible for a six year old). So no Helen not pathetic at all just normal (well fairly!)

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I'd do it all again.

I always remember when my two were really little and one of my friends said 'Don't you dread the time coming when they go out drinking in the town' and I said 'No but I dread bumping in to them when I'm drunk'

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Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else (Judy Garland)

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Always be a first rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of somebody else (Judy Garland)