Ok Loulou 31.... here’s my way...tell the ‘son who’s always late’ that dinner is half hour BEFORE it actually is! Works with my daughter! Tip; serve the kids food up in kitchen with help of mums or dads who know what they like or dislike.Hen use your serving dishes for adults at the table.( have you a small consol or side table you could put Be dishes on) then 1 person could be in charge of handing round veggies.Slice meats previously and keep under foil in oven so don’t have to do that at table. Last tip ...what the hell does any of it matter . If arms are straying all over the table and things get dropped and it’s NOT perfect...this is your family and they obviously love your food if they’re that eager to get at it!! Sit back and watch it all unfold in dont if you ( that’s what I do) then usually my son in law remembers I haven’t been served and heaps up a plate for me. It’s not about perfection it’s about love. Enjoy.
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.