All I can say is WOW after reading all of these replies.
I don't know how some of you put up with all that you did for so long. Makes for eye-opening stories to share on here and many learning experiences. I think you all should be writing books!!
I was going to share but after reading these, I've got nothing. My dcparents have all been creme de la creme dcfs. Thanking my lucky stars too.