.. I’d better play catch up.
A couple of weeks ago on a damp, windy and very cold Tuesday morning I hiked a six mile route high up over Blackstone Edge with Caroline and Trev. Sounds like a crazy thing to do I know but we all three had a thoroughly good time. Half of the time we couldn’t see further than a few yards in front of us because of low lying clouds and mist but we soldiered on and on… It took a couple of hours until finally we reached the lake where we had a much appreciated piping hot coffee at the visitor centre. The day after my thigh muscles complained, rather loudly too, but I didn’t. I’m hoping we’ll do it again some time soon!
Charlie has stayed with us a couple of times this month. Granddad told him to bring his Lego and they would play with it together. I’m no good at building anything but I had great fun lining up all his little figures for a photo op and heaven knows he’s got plenty of them!
At bedtime we played cards and I taught Charlie how to play Strip Jack Naked. He was thrilled with his new skill especially when he won the first proper game we played! I know he’s played it several times since at home. So now that’s all three of my little treasures on the way to being card sharps!
George stayed overnight recently too.
He brought the game Beat The Parents with him.
We enjoyed a game of that and then watched the television. Faulty Towers was on. George thought it was hilarious and was beside himself laughing at Basil’s antics. In fact we were both tickled pink by it and it’s making me chuckle now just thinking about George rolling around on the couch laughing his head off over it! Fun times. This boy seems to be growing up fast now. It won’t be long before he’s as tall as I am. Time, slow down a little bit, please!
The Valentine’s fairy called at our house. Sweet of him wasn’t it? I have to say he doesn’t usually forget me.
Our house has been ringing with the dulcet tones of these two old favourites almost permanently since William got them as Christmas presents from the girls. They both make me feel nostalgic, particularly the John Denver, since watching a documentary telling his life story before Christmas. I had no idea he died at such a relatively young age. Such a shame.
And finally, today I went on a little shopping trip. It wasn’t very successful. So, on the way home I called in at a McDonald’s and consoled myself with a Munchies McFlurry. Every so often McD’s bring out a McFlurry that really does it for me and this is one of them. It’s only the second one I’ve had but it probably won’t be the last. There again it wouldn’t surprise me if I’m a little late to the party and I’ve discovered them at the end of their run! Never mind.
Until next time.
3 comments:
Good times with grandkids and legos and good music too. Wonderful!
Hi Kathleen, yes, your grandboys certainly are growing up. My youngest son hasn't stopped growing just yet. He obviously takes after my brother and uncle who are way over 6 feet. Your hike sounds fabulous. Good for you doing it even though the weather wasn't what most would consider idea. I had John Denver on an 8-track tape in my very first car. :) My husband loves his song Country Roads since West Virginia is where he went to college and lived for some time. Such a shame that he died so early. He was a great singer. Wishing you all the best, Tammy
Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.
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