I’m off next weekend to spend time with my lovely kids. Kids? they’re in their 40’s.

My beloved Lucy, Matthew and - er - ‘Henry’. I can’t wait.

I love my kids so much. The joy of seeing them, of hugging them. Indeed of kissing them. To think that they kiss me - at our age and stage. My heart bursts with love for them.

We hope for so much for our kids.

What wise words has Dad today? Surely we all love our kids. But remember - other people are other people’s kids. Perhaps we should love them too.

Sleep well - Dad