In the last couple of months, both of my parents have accidentally retired. My dad had been pondering the whens and hows of it for around 18 months, when circumstances contrived to make it happen a little sooner than planned. It's possible he over-egged the telling once it was finally decided (even my birthday card this year included the phrase 'have I told you I'm retired?'), which should hopefully go a little way to explaining the inspiration behind the 'happy retirement' card I made for him.
It seems like he set a trend, because a few weeks ago, my mum also joined the retirement party earlier than expected. She's gone for the keeping-ridiculously-busy approach to it so far, rather than my dad's share-it-and-share-it-again option.
I, meanwhile, have gone for butterflies and flowers on retirement card no.2, plus a little wish for (lots of) happy days.
(The card is also my take on this month's Hambly sketch challenge, which you can find over at the blog now, along with info on how you can join in.)
Happy retirement, Mum & Dad - may it be long, relaxing and thoroughly marvellous.
xx
