I just did something I've never done before. Having received a cold call from some shouty man in an Asian call centre (mispronouncing my name), I actually let him run through his survey instead of slamming the phone down. While stacking the dishwasher with one hand, naturally. This probably means I will be deluged with junk mail and yet more calls, but hey, I was feeling benevolent. DH is away for the night, so I have hit the 
early.
Herbs - poor birthday boy. I'm sure he'll be OK after a good night's sleep. It sounds like he had the perfect day. DS also loved his globe back in the day, and took it to bed with him the first night he had it. Can't really help on the brogues, but I would suggest cropped or ankle-skimming trews might be the way to go.
Beachy - nice cozzie. This is the one I eventually (ahem) plumped for.
BTM - I also have snoozy teens, although, once woken up, they are OK. It's usually me making us late in the mornings, trying to do too much before I leave the house. I'm feeling bad at the moment because DD2 might have to miss her end-of-Y8 party because her punctuality score isn't high enough. Even though she is always ready to leave before I am. DS arrives at school at the same time (obviously) but has a more relaxed tutor, so has had no such sanctions.
I'm another one married to a saint. Everyone wonders why he puts up with someone so loud, insensitive and pushy when he's such a Nice Guy. 