Baby B was a little fragile today, on account of having received his first vaccinations yesterday, but he still managed to produce quite a few smiles for us, and did excellent chatting. He needed quite a bit of comfort and … Continued
“Oh! He’s lovely!” said a young woman at the pedestrian crossing, peering into the pram. I beamed and agreed that he was, while preparing myself to tackle her to the ground if she got too close to him. Ten minutes … Continued
R and I arrived home a short while ago from a busy day in Cardiff with Baby B. At exactly six weeks old, his level of engagement with the outside world is remarkable: as soon as I stepped into his … Continued
R and I braved the border again today, to offer emotional and physical support to Baby B, whose parents had to do working. When we arrived it was raining hard, so we couldn’t go out, and I had visions of … Continued
With a new lockdown in prospect, R and I braved the Welsh border today and scooted down to Cardiff to meet Grandson One. It hasn’t yet been decided whether he’ll have a social media presence (and I certainly don’t envy … Continued
We have become a grandmother. M. Thatcher, 1989 Baby B was born in Cardiff in the small hours of New Year’s Eve, to the absolute delight of a quartet of cheering grandparents. His story, and that of his parents, is … Continued
Christmas Day, 4.30pm. Feeling blessed. With love and thanks to those who helped with cooking, fettling, and organising entertainment, and those who arrived bringing good humour and generous gifts. And sending love winging to those enjoying Christmas in a surfing … Continued
May these vows and this marriage be blessed. May it be sweet milk, this marriage, like wine and halvah. May this marriage offer fruit and shade like the date palm. May this marriage be full of laughter, [and] every day … Continued
