Oh dear!!!! I'm sure the houseisn't that bad, and that your DS has had a very enjoyable, if not productive day!!
I've never looked on ancestry, but will give it a go! I occassionaly try to do our tree, but can never get further than my great-grandparents on my maternal side, as all has been forgotten, and a lot of photos were lost/burnt at various points in history.
Will definitely be keeping things from my grandparents, just because i can't bear the thought of them not being here - we're very close. So i frequently have recordings and notes from mine from both of mine. Also so that my munchkin will always have something to remind him, just in case.
So sorry to hear about your mum - i had no idea. Even bigger hugs for you :hug99::hug99: