Whilst we could dismiss these ideas as being slightly ‘corny’ perhaps, I feel it is important that our young people see that the meaningful adults in their lives place value on things such as care, companionship, affection, thoughtfulness etc – for me, time with my children trumps presents every time. Interestingly, the present I most clearly remember giving my own mother, was a letter inviting her to come with me to the cinema to see a film I knew she wanted to go to – we went, and I believe she paid! The point being, that it was my thought to spend time with her in a way that would bring her pleasure, that mattered. The miracle here is that of all the thousands of presents I have given during my life, this is one that also brought me huge joy – and continues to do so 50 years later.

Have a good weekend.

Mrs D-C