Baby’s homecoming
The early morning bliss as I wait for dawn and Lakshmi to wake up. She was fast asleep when I got home last night. I took advantage of her visiting Continue Reading →
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Lakshmi’s new baby sister
“Epidural” cried Kavitha as she woke me up in the early hours of Tuesday. She has been asking for pain relief for the past two hours and the midwife has Continue Reading →
Second birthday and April showers
April showers, it certainly isn’t. When you think of April showers, you see a bright sunny day with a few sprinkles to keep the garden happy, but this is anything Continue Reading →
Grandchildren and patience
There are days when I feel that I want to spent a day in bed and not worry about anything else. I didn’t need any excuses today, although I had Continue Reading →
Easter Sunday and travelling back home
Easter Sunday. I cannot seem to get rid of my wretched cold. It’s been bugging me on and off for the last few weeks. It’s come back with a vengeance Continue Reading →
Easter Saturday and eightieth birthday party
Easter Saturday and we are in Manchester. Another dull and dreary day, but at least it has stopped raining. We drive to Huw’s granddad’s place when everyone is up and Continue Reading →
Good Friday
It is Good Friday and the heavens open up. The rain was relentless. This is normal for a bank holiday weekend for us. We only get surprised if the sun Continue Reading →
Anaesthetic assistants
It was after Christmas and the day it snowed. I heard scrambling noises next to the bedroom. A rat had somehow found its way in from behind the eaves. We Continue Reading →
Bruce’s leaving party
The pattering of rain drops grow louder as I walk into the kitchen. It is raining heavily and making big splashes on my conservatory roof. A perfect day to stay Continue Reading →
Second visit to the Two Brewers
The clocks went forward on Saturday, which means we are closer time wise to our friends and family in the east and further away from those towards the west. Sunday Continue Reading →
