As a last minute thing we booked and took my dad and his wife Rona to Devon for 5 days.
The cottage was huge and lovely, the weather hot, the trips nice, the company good, and loads of food. I had a lovely time with my beloved Terry.
I even managed to meet up with a friend I hadn't seen for 35 years.
It was a lovely week. I had 3 thoughts whilst we were away.
1. Maybe we and our kids could have a big family holiday sometime?
2. The idea of a mission is becoming more appealing with the more grandchildren that are announced. LOL! ;-p
3. I don't like this getting old thing.....how could I have not seen an old friend for 35 years? Thats crazy........life is so fast, please slow down!
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Friday, 25 June 2010
#4
I can tell you a secret cos no one reads this but those that are in the know.
Grandchild 4 is on the way!
Grandchild 4 is on the way!
Monday, 17 May 2010
Our Long Weekend!
Grandad and I have just been away for a long weekend. It was a 'Sun Newspaper' holiday but oh such a fun.
We went over to Borth near Aberystwyth and stayed in an old but okay caravan. We had the best weather of the year so far, and being off work topped it off. It was a weekend away to celebrate our forthcoming 30th Wedding Anniversary - how did that happen when we are both only 25?
We saw a lovely puppy whilst we were away. Tiny but not fearful of other dogs, he moved out of their way so quick if they objected to him being near them. LOL! She was a pug x jack russell. She was lovely and for just a moment I wanted one....then we came home and reality hit... maybe I need to see the grandchildren later in the week!
I think this holiday was the first time I have ever heard Terry refer to his age....I think it's getting to me, he muttered. bless him! Now he is 60 in 47wks 2days! Whats my excuse?
We went over to Borth near Aberystwyth and stayed in an old but okay caravan. We had the best weather of the year so far, and being off work topped it off. It was a weekend away to celebrate our forthcoming 30th Wedding Anniversary - how did that happen when we are both only 25?
We saw a lovely puppy whilst we were away. Tiny but not fearful of other dogs, he moved out of their way so quick if they objected to him being near them. LOL! She was a pug x jack russell. She was lovely and for just a moment I wanted one....then we came home and reality hit... maybe I need to see the grandchildren later in the week!
I think this holiday was the first time I have ever heard Terry refer to his age....I think it's getting to me, he muttered. bless him! Now he is 60 in 47wks 2days! Whats my excuse?
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Well hey hoe, I forgot again how to get here. Nobody helped but now weeks later here I am again.
Well my two baby grandchildren have acquired teeth. Some noticed and some not which made me laugh somewhat. I remember 24 1/2 years ago when our Danielle was 5 months old I thought my boob was a bit sore. I didn't know why and then at lunchtime I said , there's only one reason I can remember being sore like this, I opened her mouth and there they were. 5 yes 5 teeth, all through the gum and sparkling at me. I had no idea she was cutting teeth, she had never complained at all. A blessing that's what it was. No pain!
Oh memories! They make me laugh!
Well my two baby grandchildren have acquired teeth. Some noticed and some not which made me laugh somewhat. I remember 24 1/2 years ago when our Danielle was 5 months old I thought my boob was a bit sore. I didn't know why and then at lunchtime I said , there's only one reason I can remember being sore like this, I opened her mouth and there they were. 5 yes 5 teeth, all through the gum and sparkling at me. I had no idea she was cutting teeth, she had never complained at all. A blessing that's what it was. No pain!
Oh memories! They make me laugh!
Monday, 1 March 2010
Sunday, 7 February 2010
This week!
This has been a stressful week for our family, and a bit stressful for me. I am a stress head at the best of times. arghhhh!
Our second daughter Jasmine and family had their shed broken into. Luckily a neighbour was up and saw what was happening and rang the Police. The first Jas and Dave knew was when a policeman knocked on their door. They had to spend time putting a motion sensor on the shed and locking things up more securely. It's daft, this is such a greedy world! If you want it boys just go and work for it like we do...!! They,also, had had a lovely Christmas wreath taken from the door at Christmas, it was all gold bells! I bought it for Jasmine and just hope that the thief has given it to someone who loves it as much as Jas did. I also hope they find out it was stolen and give their son/grandson a clout.
Our eldest daughter Hannah had a husky dog get into her chicken coup. It had had a go at all the four chickens. One died and another I went over and dispatched, another had a strained leg and scratches as did the fourth one. So four became two! And although they were deeply traumatised they are now okay.
Bless Hannah though she was determined to make good of a bad situation. A friend plucked and trussed one and then I showed Hannah how to do the other. It seemed awful having to take away the eggs she should have been laying today and tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Not a nice job but also fascinating to see how a laying hen works.
Our 3rd daughter Danii had her wallet stolen whilst away at her fiancees. Luckily it was found the same day intact 3 miles away from where they had been. She was one lucky, lucky girl.
Our 4th daughter received her certificate for her AS levels that she had taken last year. She won't show me so I presume the grades aren't too good. Never worry she left and swapped subjects last September and is now studying what she likes and not what she thinks she was expected to study.
On the plus side I was able to spend time with all the girls this week. I spent the day with Hannah after the chicken incident. Jasmine came up home for a bit of TLC. They went out to lunch and me and Camilla #4 looked after their 2 babies Ben and Willow. That made us laugh and cry sometimes at the same time, it was nice to spend time with Cam even though it was hard work! And boy were we glad when the got home 2 1/2 hrs later. I went wedding dress shopping with Danielle #3, we saw what we can't afford to buy! I took curtains up for Hannah whilst she was under the guise of learning how to do it.
It's the sort of week I wanted as a grandma to gather my chicks around me and keep them safe and make that big bad world go away. Mmmmmm I wonder if we ought to buy a big place and move in together? Now, I wonder what the boys would have to say about that?
Then came the weekend, I thought they were supposed to be restful........
Our second daughter Jasmine and family had their shed broken into. Luckily a neighbour was up and saw what was happening and rang the Police. The first Jas and Dave knew was when a policeman knocked on their door. They had to spend time putting a motion sensor on the shed and locking things up more securely. It's daft, this is such a greedy world! If you want it boys just go and work for it like we do...!! They,also, had had a lovely Christmas wreath taken from the door at Christmas, it was all gold bells! I bought it for Jasmine and just hope that the thief has given it to someone who loves it as much as Jas did. I also hope they find out it was stolen and give their son/grandson a clout.
Our eldest daughter Hannah had a husky dog get into her chicken coup. It had had a go at all the four chickens. One died and another I went over and dispatched, another had a strained leg and scratches as did the fourth one. So four became two! And although they were deeply traumatised they are now okay.
Bless Hannah though she was determined to make good of a bad situation. A friend plucked and trussed one and then I showed Hannah how to do the other. It seemed awful having to take away the eggs she should have been laying today and tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Not a nice job but also fascinating to see how a laying hen works.
Our 3rd daughter Danii had her wallet stolen whilst away at her fiancees. Luckily it was found the same day intact 3 miles away from where they had been. She was one lucky, lucky girl.
Our 4th daughter received her certificate for her AS levels that she had taken last year. She won't show me so I presume the grades aren't too good. Never worry she left and swapped subjects last September and is now studying what she likes and not what she thinks she was expected to study.
On the plus side I was able to spend time with all the girls this week. I spent the day with Hannah after the chicken incident. Jasmine came up home for a bit of TLC. They went out to lunch and me and Camilla #4 looked after their 2 babies Ben and Willow. That made us laugh and cry sometimes at the same time, it was nice to spend time with Cam even though it was hard work! And boy were we glad when the got home 2 1/2 hrs later. I went wedding dress shopping with Danielle #3, we saw what we can't afford to buy! I took curtains up for Hannah whilst she was under the guise of learning how to do it.
It's the sort of week I wanted as a grandma to gather my chicks around me and keep them safe and make that big bad world go away. Mmmmmm I wonder if we ought to buy a big place and move in together? Now, I wonder what the boys would have to say about that?
Then came the weekend, I thought they were supposed to be restful........
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
Eve's phone call
Today my daughter rang me and handed the phone to her 2 1/2 yr old Eve. She was a bit fed up when she realised she was talking to the answer phone. There's nobody there mummy followed by a big TUT. BUt she rang back later and made me and grandpa smile when she started asking 'gannma are you there, gannma, gannma. Bless her I do love that kid!
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