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Thought it might be time for a brief update now it's been almost three years since the last one.... 
It's been a bit of a strange three years to be honest. The boys went off to their respective Uni's in September 2019 full of hope and optimism and a new exciting life ahead of them. Within six months though, they were back home living with me again as the COVID pandemic struck. I think they spent the best part of eighteen months here at home, more or less half their Uni time which impacted their social life if nothing else. The older twin was in halls in Year 1 then house shared in Years 2 & 3 with five others including his best mate. The younger twin stayed in halls for all three years albeit the last two years were in a 5 bedroom flat so similar to a house share.
Anyway, despite COVID etc, they both have come out of their Uni's with degrees.
One ended up with a 2.2 and the other got a First, so very proud of them both after what they put up with over the last decade. Not just the COVID stuff but everything else they've faced that could have derailed them. They are still level headed, polite lads and that makes me burst with pride.
Younger one graduated last month, the other one's ceremony is in December.
As far as the future goes, the older twin moved back home from Uni in the summer & has now moved to the South Coast. All of us work for the same data collection company covering football matches so the older one has moved to where his team is and got a part time job and his own flat. The younger twin is back home with me, travels to cover his games and is looking for full time work. He and his flat mates went on a mini football tour of Europe a few weeks back taking in games in Belgium, Czech Republic and Germany.
Their mum? Still in the same flat, she has good periods and bad periods but is still around. Didn't make the older twin's graduation for the obvious reason but it didn't spoil the day for him. The daughter, now 25, is settled in a job and good relationship so is thriving.
Me? I lost a shed load of weight in 2019/20, nearly six stone but COVID came and it affected me mentally. I have no idea why, I'm not even sure I have even had it. But it took something out of me that I haven't got back yet and I've put all that weight back on again, pretty much. I did look pretty good for a big guy at one point but I'm back to square one again. Will continue to work on that though.
Thanks as always for everyone's comments on the thread over the years. You genuinely have no idea how helpful, comforting, inspiring and knowledgeable they all were, both at the time and even now a decade later. You're all bloody stars!
It's been a bit of a strange three years to be honest. The boys went off to their respective Uni's in September 2019 full of hope and optimism and a new exciting life ahead of them. Within six months though, they were back home living with me again as the COVID pandemic struck. I think they spent the best part of eighteen months here at home, more or less half their Uni time which impacted their social life if nothing else. The older twin was in halls in Year 1 then house shared in Years 2 & 3 with five others including his best mate. The younger twin stayed in halls for all three years albeit the last two years were in a 5 bedroom flat so similar to a house share.
Anyway, despite COVID etc, they both have come out of their Uni's with degrees.
One ended up with a 2.2 and the other got a First, so very proud of them both after what they put up with over the last decade. Not just the COVID stuff but everything else they've faced that could have derailed them. They are still level headed, polite lads and that makes me burst with pride.
Younger one graduated last month, the other one's ceremony is in December.As far as the future goes, the older twin moved back home from Uni in the summer & has now moved to the South Coast. All of us work for the same data collection company covering football matches so the older one has moved to where his team is and got a part time job and his own flat. The younger twin is back home with me, travels to cover his games and is looking for full time work. He and his flat mates went on a mini football tour of Europe a few weeks back taking in games in Belgium, Czech Republic and Germany.
Their mum? Still in the same flat, she has good periods and bad periods but is still around. Didn't make the older twin's graduation for the obvious reason but it didn't spoil the day for him. The daughter, now 25, is settled in a job and good relationship so is thriving.
Me? I lost a shed load of weight in 2019/20, nearly six stone but COVID came and it affected me mentally. I have no idea why, I'm not even sure I have even had it. But it took something out of me that I haven't got back yet and I've put all that weight back on again, pretty much. I did look pretty good for a big guy at one point but I'm back to square one again. Will continue to work on that though.
Thanks as always for everyone's comments on the thread over the years. You genuinely have no idea how helpful, comforting, inspiring and knowledgeable they all were, both at the time and even now a decade later. You're all bloody stars!
Clicked the first post and the last page - obviously not doing it justice so have just read the whole thread.
Incredible OP! You've conducted yourself brilliantly and clearly played a role in the young lady seemingly being grounded. So pleased the 'boys' are doing well. My cap doffed to everyone who commented or supported in other ways.
OP, I didn't recognise the original username but have seen the new version around (maybe we even shared successes on one of the weight-loss threads
- I also need to get motivated in that department again after some outside distractions). Just shows that behind every username lies some incredible stories, we'd be doing well to remember that sometimes with so much bickering elsewhere on PH.
Incredible OP! You've conducted yourself brilliantly and clearly played a role in the young lady seemingly being grounded. So pleased the 'boys' are doing well. My cap doffed to everyone who commented or supported in other ways.
OP, I didn't recognise the original username but have seen the new version around (maybe we even shared successes on one of the weight-loss threads
- I also need to get motivated in that department again after some outside distractions). Just shows that behind every username lies some incredible stories, we'd be doing well to remember that sometimes with so much bickering elsewhere on PH. Glad things are going well with the kids, but you need to look after yourself and get that weight back off. I always think watching your kids grow up and move thru adulthood, maybe have their own kids, etc, is like watching a really good film. With happy bits and sad bits, funny bits and scary bits, but so good you don't want to miss the next scene. Eventually we'll get kicked out of the cinema before the end (assuming our kids outlive us) but you want to stay in the cinema as long a possible. It's too good to miss.
Sounds like you need to stop eating the popcorn and those tubs of ice cream with the little plastic spoon. Those'll get you kicked out too soon
Sounds like you need to stop eating the popcorn and those tubs of ice cream with the little plastic spoon. Those'll get you kicked out too soon
Edited by TwigtheWonderkid on Saturday 27th August 11:17
It's very seldom I read anything on here that fills me with optimism, but this thread is such an tonic.
OP, you are a fantastic human being, and your kids will surely be aware of that. An incredible display of selflessness and determination that is testament to your strength of character.
OP, you are a fantastic human being, and your kids will surely be aware of that. An incredible display of selflessness and determination that is testament to your strength of character.
What an amazing thread, OP.
I've just read it from start to finish and can hardly believe it spans so many years - well over a decade, in fact - of your and your family's life.
I hope I'm half the man you are if ever I'm faced with anything like the adversity you've conquered.
Huge credit for everything you've achieved in getting the kids to where they are. It's fantastic to hear how your boys have turned out, and also how well their half-sister has come through it all too.
I've just read it from start to finish and can hardly believe it spans so many years - well over a decade, in fact - of your and your family's life.
I hope I'm half the man you are if ever I'm faced with anything like the adversity you've conquered.
Huge credit for everything you've achieved in getting the kids to where they are. It's fantastic to hear how your boys have turned out, and also how well their half-sister has come through it all too.
Well done OP on everything you and your kids (and her daughter) have achieved over the decade.
And for a change, it's actually really nice that you've updated this thread all the way through. Unlike a load of people who arrive, post, get some great (and not so great) advice, then disappear so there's never an end to the thread.
Well done again
And for a change, it's actually really nice that you've updated this thread all the way through. Unlike a load of people who arrive, post, get some great (and not so great) advice, then disappear so there's never an end to the thread.
Well done again
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