Juts by way of an update, my kids don't want to be hugged.
My son wants some AA batteries for some bloody annoying Mini Cooper that plays rap music when the boot opens (so that isn't going to happen) and my daughter wants to put up paper chains in the bathroom (ditto).
This squad simply refuses to be beaten.
It seems to have become a matter of pride, togetherness and sheer bloody-mindedness as much as anything else. Had we lost a few games here and there earlier in the season, I don't know if the grit and drive would have been there to come back after a...