Hi ejane. I'm failrly new to the forums so I hope you don't mind a stranger making comments on your family. You are so right to be so proud, well done. You must be an incredble person as given the ages of the children when you met their dad it must have been tough for them having lost their mum, and they have clearly totally accepted you as their mum. I would love to know your secret. I definately don't have that level of relationship with my step children. Enjoy your celebrations.