Kat, it's so wonderful to have you posting to me. Thank you!
My Mum went through 'the change' a while ago but I guess they are having to find themselves new lives. There is a 13 years between me and my eldest sister so they have had children for a long time. My Dad has no one else to talk to I think as he doesn't make friends (I sound negative about him, I'm not you couldn't wish for a better Dad) as he is a quirky soul.
I guess that for both conversations with my Mum and Dad I wasn't prepared. Perhaps if I think this through and prepare I will be a better sounding board next time.
I'm nervous about tonight! I'm going to spy from afar and if he looks like a weido - run!