On the second day of
September my oldest granddaughter who is eight split her toe open at the
swimming pool and neither we nor she has any idea how it happened. All we know
is that there was blood, lots of blood (made worse by the fact that she
was wet) and a few tears. Thank goodness for the first aid kit in the car!
I cleaned her up and put a
plaster on and thought we’d have to go to casualty, but it stopped bleeding by
the time we got home and although it was a long cut, it knitted together
quickly thank goodness.
Next day my youngest grandson
tripped and fell on his face as we were on our way to Clacton pier. He was more
bothered about his hurt knees because he didn’t realise there was blood, lots
of blood, coming out of his mouth. He’d grazed his upper lip too and his top
lip was swelling up. He sat quietly on the pier with an ice lolly (ice and
sugar – good for sore mouths) and the swelling went down so he was ready for
action and the others took turns going on the little rides with him. He’s not
quite tall enough for the bigger rides yet.
On Friday my youngest son and
his family arrived for the weekend and on Saturday we had a tea party with all
the family here. It was chilly, but we braved the garden and the kids kept warm
by knocking hell out of a piñata. I got one in the shape of a treasure chest
because I don’t like the thought of bashing the animal shaped ones with a
stick.
We caught Dusty on the table,
wolfing down chocolate cupcakes. He’d walked past all the other stuff, so he
knew what he wanted. Luckily everyone had finished eating by then!
Sunday was our Ruby wedding
anniversary and we had another family party. This time the weather was lovely and I didn’t take any photos – I completely forgot!
It is frightening how fast
the time flies by. It’s over ten years now since I started looking after my
first grandchild during the day. This week they all went back to
school and my littlest one has started now too.
The summer holidays went by
so fast – too fast.
I miss having him around. I
miss all of them, but I’ll still pick four of them up after school and see them in the
mornings. And I have my lovely art wall they made (or should I say walls).
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| Love is very important. If someone is being horrible don't love. |
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I potted up the Avocado I’ve
grown from a stone and I have another which has sprouted a root. I am
ridiculously pleased.
So why did we choose the
month of September to get married? Does anyone want to guess?
Happy Writing!
A lovely post, Teresa - I'm sure all your grandchildren have been very lucky to have you looking after them so much. Happy anniversary (our Ruby was in June). Funny how all the wedding photos of people getting married at that time all have a similarity about them - must be the fashions!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosemary - I feel I'm the lucky one to have had the opportunity. I remember your anniversary and all the gorgeous photos from your lovely romantic holiday.
DeleteThere was definitely a mid-70s look wasn't there xx
You got married in early September so you could go back to school and finish your education. A child bride, like me. x
ReplyDeleteNo, I didn't go back to school, Lynne - I'd have had to be dragged in kicking and screaming, not that they'd have had me!
DeleteThere was a different reason - a very unromantic one! xx
Lovely photos, and what a beautiful bride!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Frances - that is very kind of you xx
DeleteWonderful way to mark your anniversary, Teresa.
ReplyDeleteChildren grow up so quickly now- or so it seems, but you have potential decorators in training looking at the drawings. :)
Does the September wedding have anything to do with sports- not sure what type, but there must be something...
Thank you, Carol. No, it wasn't anything to do with sports xx
DeleteSounds like you're having an action-packed September, Theresa, and we're only a third way through it. What a lovely way to celebrate your anniversary. I like your art wall (walls) I have one (or several) just like that xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rena - the art walls are lovely aren't they? They get through a lot of blue tak!! xx
DeleteI loved reading your post, Teresa, and your pictures are gorgeous. The art wall is superb. The children are all so lucky to have you and I'm sure you must all miss each very much other now September has rolled round again.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a beautiful bride and your dress is lovely. Your anniversary celebrations sound just perfect and I'm looking forward to finding out why you chose September. I think it might have a connection with sporting events too. xxx
Thank you, Joanna. I'm looking forward to the half term holidays already!
DeleteNo, it hasn't anything to do with sport. It's far more boring! xx
Ah, tax reasons! Highly sensible, my husband says! xxx
Deletegorgeous bride, gorgeous granny - the kids must have such a ball with you. september is a luvly month to get married but can't think of a particular reason for you choosing it - availabilty of church, to fit in with guests, getting a house? - we got our house quicker than we thought and terry moved in. i was still in my bedsit and we weren't getting married until september (we'd chosen that month you see!) so this seemed a bit daft so we brought the wedding forward to april!! caused a few raised eyebrows and suspicious glances teehee!! do tell. intrigued now xxxx
ReplyDeleteAw thank you, Sue. Ooh people were funny weren't they with their raised eyebrows and suspicious glances! We didn't get our first house until the following year, but had an attic flat. So no, nothing to do with accommodation. I wanted to get married on August 16th which was the closest Saturday to my mum and dad's anniversary, but ..... xx
DeleteI really enjoyed reading your post and what a lovely granny you must be. They grow up so quickly don't they. It only seems like five minutes since our ruby wedding, so I'll whisper that this August we celebrated our 50th!! Can't guess why you chose September, but maybe as you couldn't have 16 August, you chose another special family date?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maggie. Belated congratulations on your 50th - I know what you mean, it doesn't seem long since our 25th. I wish there were some way to put the brakes on and stop time flying by so fast!
DeleteThe date wasn't a special one xx
Gorgeous post, Teresa. Love, love, love the walls art.
ReplyDeleteSeptember for the wedding? Was it something to do with tax benefits?
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Tim 'n' Ted hope Dusty enjoyed his nicked food Tail wags
Thank you, Pat. Dusty says he would have saved some cake for Tim 'n' Ted if he hadn't been caught!
DeleteYes, Pat, that's the very unromantic reason for the September wedding - something to do with the tax allowances (I've never let him forget that) xx
Loved this post Teresa. I can emphasise with looking after grandchildren though my eldest is not yet five. The elder two started school this week - one took to it like a duck to water, the other is a little less enamoured at the moment - he is the younger one. Gorgeous wedding photo - mine was in 1979 and yes, a similar look. September? Let's see...was there a special deal on or did you want to get married before a birthday? I married two days after my 23rd - didn't think that one out properly as Dave was still 22. Do tell, I am now intrigued... :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. I hope your little grandson settles down soon. It's such a big step for them isn't it (and quite a big one for us too!). They seem to start school so very young these days.
DeletePat has correctly guessed the reason for the September wedding :-) xx
Ah, yes, tax benefits of course! Well done Pat. :-)
DeleteI love the wall(s) art and your wedding photo's lovely.
ReplyDeleteWas someone on holiday so you had postpone the date of your wedding?
Thanks, Deb. Pat has guessed the reason for us getting married in September :-) xx
DeleteCongratulations on your anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThere must always be some kind of incident about to happen when you have a houseful of children and animals.
Thank you, Patsy.
DeleteYes, you never quite know what's going to happen next which I think has been good to temper the control freak in me xx
Well naturally Dusty would want the chocolate cupcakes! Bless him. I hope he enjoyed every forbidden one. Forbidden things are always better, aren't they.
ReplyDeleteI see Pat has the reason for your September wedding. I was going to suggest perhaps the honeymoon would be cheaper!
I'm sure he did enjoy them - and he showed not a shred of remorse (except at being caught!). They were particularly nice cupcakes though xx
DeleteAs a book-keeper, I approved of taking advantage of any tax benefit :0)
ReplyDeleteYour art wall is gorgeous. And I hope the wee ones have recovered well.
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Thank you, Suz :-) xx
DeleteCongratulations on your anniversary, and yes, don't the years pass quickly. I hear that grandchildren are a joy, and it certainly looks like you enjoy yours Teresa...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maria. When I first knew I was going to be a grandma, my friend said it would enrich my life in ways I couldn't begin to imagine and she was soon proved right xx
DeleteWhat a lovely family you have Teresa. I agree that family and love is the most important thing in life and every moment should be treasured - grazes and all. Many congratulations on your Ruby wedding anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI love the colourful paintings your grandchildren have made for you. Creativity is definitely rife in your family. You must be so proud.
Have a lovely week.
Thanks, Nicola. I am proud of all of them, but oh how I miss them now they're all at school xx
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