Mum is spending the day with us while we de-clutter before moving house. It’s a bit risky as she really hates change. Every time she sees the for sale sign she becomes agitated. “Oh!” she cries. “You’re not moving are you? Whatever for?” She is only a little bit mollified every time I answer that we will be a little bit nearer her.

Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2007/jul/07/familyandrelationships.family4