Delights of Grannyhood

Up early on Saturday, had my instructions from Darren, "you can come at 10.00 am and go out with Catherine and Phoebe".  He was busy painting (post plastering) so I understand. Arrived at 10.02 am - phew!

We had a delightful time at Dunelm, went to the cafe and had lush cinnamon buns and cups of tea.  Phoebe was in a brilliant mood, laughing and chatting, she's an absolute delight.  (Phoebe, I just have to mention, you had an enormous squirty poo in your pushchair which required a complete change of clothing from head to foot!!  - Well done Mummy.) It was a super visit, just the sort of thing I thought we might do - 3 girls out together shopping. Great visit.  Thank you Catherine - you are the best daughter-in-law EVER!!! xxx

Boredom - A Terrible Affliction and A Sign of Intelligence

It has been reported by 'The Parents' that my delightful Phoebe is bored!  I too suffer from 'low-boredom-threshold' and can seriously empathise with her plight!  So Phoebe, your old Granny has done a bit of shopping and you should have by now, some toys for your bath; and tomorrow, this gorgeous little play centre.  (Second-hand I know, but it's the best I can do for now.) Happy Playing. 

I really don't want to go to work!

Look what I had to leave at home today.  It really isn't fair that I should have to come to work, surely there is a moratorium - Grannies don't have to work if their grandchildren are staying.

I can't wait to get home to see them, lets hope Phoebe can stay awake for a couple of hours when I get back.  

The weekend was very busy, Darren, Catherine, Phoebe, Honey, Bethan and Bella staying; then visits from Kirsty , Growler and Janna, my mother, Margaret, John, Barrie, Mark and Annette.  - I am exhausted but very happy, I love a busy home.  And I could keep Catherine and Pheobe forever. 

Phoebe, Catherine and Honey Bun

My darling little Phoebe visited me at the Carpet Foundation yesterday, staying for about half an hour (with Mummy and Honey).  She is sooooo cute and soooo very funny - when she gets bored, her little face crumples and her bottom lip wobbles and before she screams the house down, everyone in the vicinity jumps to entertain her.  She has us sussed already! I love her!!!

JCB & A Lovie-Dovie Weekend

I know this is going to sound weird, but now that the JCB has finally left our orchard I feel a rush of happiness and relief.  Eamonn borrowed it, broke it, and couldn't get it started again; it has sat rusting in our orchard for nearly 3 months.  Our very kind neighbour, who is now over his accident (bench-saw/hand combo),  came and fixed it and took it back home.  The relief is inexplicable, I must have been harbouring a great deal of resentment against Eamonn for his folly (kindest word I could come up with) and now that the big yellow machine has gone, I feel a flow of love towards him again.

I missed my darling Phoebe this weekend, I can understand why Darren didn't want me over, he hardly sees her himself, she is in bed when he leaves for work and is back there when he gets home. Not to worry, with a bit of luck Phoebe and Catherine will be over for a few days while the plastering is being done to their house.

Rice Pudding

Ordered too much milk for the Hornabrook weekend and have now got 3 days to use it up.  "Waste not, want not", is the new motto in the McInerney household; so it's 2 pints of rice pudding for the weekend, topped with our very own stewed pears. Mmmmmm.  And if we are very lucky, we could even treat ourselves some dark chocolate and ginger ice cream.  This makes a 'sort of' Pear Belle Helene - double mmmmmm.

Sick!!

Haven't blogged for a whole week (the last post was not published on the day it was written).  It is Tuesday and I am still feeling very poorly from the weekend! Scallops!  That's my story and I am sticking to it!  The Hornabrooks came Saturday/Sunday - say no more!

My computer at home is down again, it has something to do with iTunes or my new iPhone. Disaster Darling! 

My friend Jan's dog Ben died on Friday, he will be sadly missed by the family and all women who visited, he was a real lady killer. :(

Saw all the family at some point this weekend (except Elise), such fun!  Met Kirsty's fella Pep for the first time (the father of my grandchild) what can I say, he seems OK, but I do wish I knew him better.  Growler was also with them, nice enough dog, but I hope she gets rid of him before the baby arrives, I wouldn't like to trust him.

Darren, Cat and Phoebe are now members of English Heritage, I saw them for an hour at Witley Court.  We had tea and cake, scrummy.

Phoebe, you are getting so big now, a real munchkin!!  Can't wait to see you for a little longer next weekend, big hugs and kisses xxx.

Margaret & Chris - Stourport Circular Oct 2011

Last week was fab, I had a couple of days off with Chris and the weather was to die for, 26 degrees every day.  We did a couple of walks, one at (up)Abberley (nearly killed me) the other around Stourport and Margaret & Rupert came.  I must try to get out walking more, it is so good for the soul.

I will know more next week about our financial situation, the ball is now rolling - tension reigns.

Grey

At the hairdressers, I've had my consultation and we're working towards 'going grey'