Is anybody out there?

Goodness me - it's been a while since I posted here!
Thought I'd write a really quick update, just in case anyone is still checking in!
I stopped writing so much when the kids started growing up, as I never wanted them to feel like my blog was invading their privacy. But I figure a little update won't do any harm!
So, Charlie is 20 now, and all grown up. His love for performing and the theatre has grown ever deeper over the years, and he decided that was the direction he wanted to go in after leaving school. He applied to a number of conservatoires and drama schools around the UK, and against all odds, he was offered a number of places at a number of different schools - including his dream drama school in Liverpool. With only a 4% acceptance rate, it was certainly a challenge, but he's never been phased by poor odds, as his journey through life so far bears witness to! So he is now half way through his second year at drama school, and by all accounts is doing really well - gaining a first in his most recent set of marks.
Heartwise things are steady, which is something we remain very grateful for. He moved up to adult care from paeds when he was around 17 - it was delayed because of Covid. It does make things a little more complicated as he has more ongoing monitoring now he is an adult and his care is spread between a number of different medical centres, but he has taken everything in his stride.
Rosie is 12 now, and started at secondary school last September, where she is thriving. She's had hundreds of merit marks already since she started, and is throwing herself into everything - netball club, choir, drama club, and is also learning piano and drums. She has picked up at the local theatre where Charlie left off, and loves the Musical Theatre class there. She's also a member of the regional youth choir where we live, so she has plenty to keep her busy!
Both my kids are taller than me now, so I'm doomed to be the short one in the family!
I don't have any recent pics of the two of them, but I might pop back and post one next time Charlie is home for the holidays.
I don't know if anyone will read this, but if you're out there - I hope you're all still doing well!