Got the kids in bed at a not quite orthodox, but no so very disrespectable, nine o'clock...Anna then crept out of her bed to sleep with me, leaving Emma the lone occupant of their bedroom....However, Emma was knock-knocking at the door by seven, or so...We all got up and Grace and I drank coffee and chatted, until Grace and Justin took the kids to the pool- so I could do some much-needed tidying. Pat and Maryanne arrived home about an hour ago to a clean house, fruit salad that Anna had made for her mommy, and great joy from the children....Maryanne has a much bruised nether-area so is handling life gently for now...Pat will be in charge of restraining her from doing too much this week. I will return in a few days once he has gone back to work....SO, all is well. We have much to be thankful for!