matmum - it seems that I may have a younger version of your DS, based on the similarities in previous posts too.
And I think I always find myself quoting you...
The good news is he did outgrow it at about 14.:)
and saying "so there is hope!" LOL!
I have two grown sons and soon enough I know I will be avoided almost as avidly as I am sought out now. :-)
Breakaway - DH and I always say that soon enough there'll be a time when we can't get him to come home and hang out with us, so we try to enjoy this time while we have it.