Happy Christmas

 

Christmas has arrived here and despite the restrictions it will be a happy one. I hope you all have a good time as well. Merry Christmas x

our little trooper

It's been quite a stressful few days here in what should have been a joyful occasion, meet our new little grandson.

He had quite a struggle being born resulting in him needing to go to intensive care where he was kept cold for 72 hours to help his brain. We were told he had stopped breathing for several minutes which was a great worry.

He needed to be warmed up for 12 hours and watched to make sure all was ok. Here he is taking his first look round at this strange world he'd come into. He then got an infection which didn't respond to the antibiotics and a Covid19 test was done. Another couple of days of anxious waiting.

All was clear and the infection started to come down so after nearly a week his parents were finally able to hold him.

Having been told he would be in hospital for several weeks he started to feed well, hearing and eyes were fine and an MRI scan came back with nothing to worry about. Our little miracle was allowed home after just a week in hospital.

With all the Covid19 worry being everyone's main priority it's amazing how our NHS is still coping with other emergencies so wonderfully. We are lucky to have them.

Sentence a day in January

I saw this post on Deb's World and thought it the ideal way for me to get back into blogging as I keep a journal and it would be nice to look back over January

Day 1

I finished my litmus cowl using some wool my daughter gave me

Day 2  I had a long chat with my sisters about mum's jewellery, we've decided to have a little holiday together and sort it out then

Day 3 A lazy day doing a jigsaw, eating a homemade curry and watching tv

Day 4 Had a long walk down to the sea something I try and do when I'm feeling low

Day 5 

Had a walk and a little treat today!

Day 6 

This little girl is bringing us a lot of joy, I'm so glad we get to see a lot of her

Day 7 Another day babysitting 

Day 8 We had a slight accident with the car so that had to be sorted out

Day 9 

Thinking a lot about mum, she was on her own for so long after dad died but coped so well

Day 10 Worked on my cross stitch today

Day 11 Trying to get back on my diet

Day 12 

Had a little visitor for the night

Day 13 A quiet day recovering from having our little darling

Day 14 Very wild and windy day

Day 15 Went to the cinema to see Little Women, felt slightly disappointed it was not as good as the original but I expect we always feel like that when we've loved a film

Day 16 We had to try and mend a fence blown over the other night

Day 17 Need to get someone to mend a wall another casualty of the bad weather

Day 18 Our new  neighbour knocked and said he could do our wall, he seems very nice

Day 19 Saw the scan of our little grandson to be born in May, his father wants to call him Joffrey after the Game of Thrones character, I think he's joking!

Day 20 Trying to be organised, made a meal plan. My eldest grandson messaged me asking if I wanted to see the last Star Wars film with him

Day 21 More babysitting today

Day 22 Off to the cinema to see the Star Wars film, it was really good and lovely my 21yr old grandson still likes going out with his nan

Day 23 Ordered wool for baby blanket

Day 24 Feeling fed up about my weight

Day 25 Think I'm getting a cold, went for a walk to try and blow it away!

Day 26 Made some gingerbread, started another jigsaw and did some knitting

Day 27 Our next door neighbour finished building the wall

Day 28 Babysitting day, she wasn't eating very well today

Day 29 Went for a long, cold walk

Day 30 Babysitting day, we think she's not liking the new milk they put her on as she keeps refusing it

Day 31 A busy day ending with us staying up to see us leave the EU 

Quite a boring month but that's my life at the moment. It was interesting to read what I'd put in my journal

My mum

My beautiful mum left us on Monday. She left behind 3 daughters, 10 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. She was loved by all who came into contact with her as she was the kindest, most caring person I know.
At 96yrs old her body had just had enough and she slipped away peacefully with her daughters by her side. The world feels very empty without her.

life at the moment

Life has been a mixture of happiness and sadness over the last few months. We have a new little granddaughter who has brought great joy to the family for many reasons. I'm so pleased my son was able to take her to see her Great Nan, at 96yrs old by far the oldest member of the family meeting the youngest. We have lots of photos and videos of the two together which is lovely.

Mum's health has gone downhill since then and I don't think we will have her much longer. She's had a long life with a big family who all love her very much. I know I've been very fortunate to have her this long but it's very hard. Love you mum x

It's a start!

I've had a lovely few days away visiting my son and plenty of opportunity to start my summertime photography challenge.

7. A Curving Path

3. Repetition

10. Something Made of Stone - the stepping stones

1. An Outdoor Clock

12. Something Crooked

6. An Umbrella, open or closed

2. Single & Pretty - it's been a life long ambition of ours to see a kingfisher so although it's not a good shot as we were not allowed to open the hide window in case we disturbed the nesting birds, this shot has to be included.

This is a great challenge to take part in as it makes you more aware of your surroundings. Thank you Patio Postcards for sorting it all out. There's still lots of time to take part so do go over to the blog and have a look.

Summertime photography challenge

The beach huts have all been put up and it feels like summer is at last on the way. This year I'm going to make a determined effort to join in with Patio Postcards and her summertime photography challenge. I've printed off the list and I'm looking forward to getting started.

2019 Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt - May 1st-September 30th
 
1. An Outdoor Clock
2. Single & Pretty
3. Repetition
4. Blurred Vision
5. The Word Summer
6. An Umbrella, open or closed
7. A Curving Path
8. Shells
9. A Bridge
10. Something Made of Stone
11. Fish
12. Something Crooked
13. Two Colours of The Rainbow in Any Combination
 (colours of the rainbow are: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
14. A Handwritten Sign
15. A Broken Chair/Bench/Stool
16. An Out of Season Treat Being Enjoyed
17. A Sail
18. Something That Should Be Found In Pairs 
19. A Funny or Meaningful Bumper Sticker
20. A Favourite Seasonal Scent

Alternates: 
A:  Bird or Bee House
B:  Fresh Local Produce

Anyone else joining in this year?