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Friday 9 January 2015

BABY PETER RETURNS



Hi folks . . . 


It has been a while since baby Peter blessed me with his presence.  Many of you will know he and the whole family have been sick with this horrible flu. I am pleased to say that the entire family have recovered and today I heard a little ring of the doorbell, by Peter himself, and my heart jumped to see his beaming face and outstretched arms.  Altogether . . . awww!

The first thing I noticed was that he seems to be lighter somehow which means he is, or I am much stronger.

Anyway it was not long before he saw his favourite biscuits in the jar and made very enthusiastic sounds that he wanted some.. So I got his high chair, he switched the radio on, Classic FM no less, and sat him down to give him some and his breakfast.


He seems quite a bit more patient these days waiting for his meals and it looks rather like he is practising his piano technique on this one . . . lol



Yum . . . . he did enjoy his Cornflakes followed by Marmite on toast and cheese cubes and a beaker of milk. . . . . . and afterwards we had a little play with his favourite toys.



It belonged to his father, all those years ago and he loves me helping him to post 6 animals into their holes.  If I position them right he 'clobbers' them and they go in.

I said to him, "Peter, put the animals into the house".
I could see his little gearwheels going round and he promptly opened the door and put them all in . . . . . then he  closed the door and started laughing.  Oh I did laugh.



We then got another puzzle which is a bit easier, also his dad's when he was a baby.



He can manage the cylinder shape and the square and sometimes the triangular shape . . . but not the others yet.

Then I got him out of his chair, checked his nappy, and had a little play with him.  He still shuffles but can take a few unaided steps and I notice each time a little triumphant look on his face.




He made a beeline to the Tower I built for him and swiped it so hard at the base the pieces went all over the kitchen and he got all the pieces together and gestured me to build it again and he gleefully demolished it again.  I was rather surprised that once or twice he arranged the pieces so all the yellows were together, all the reds and all the blues.

A great day of fun, and I am pleased to report he was not sick ~ thank goodness.  He came to me when he was tired and put his head on my shoulder and fell asleep, and so did I for a while.  It is very therapeutic holding a sleeping baby, but eventually I put him in his cot and covered him with a blanket.

He is back again tomorrow ~ I wonder what surprises that will bring ~ bless his cotton socks

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  1. How lovely. Enjoy the times dear Eddie


    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    <3

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    1. Thanks Cloudia ~ love that little guy to bits . . . :)

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  2. This is the sweetest thing I have read in a while. So glad to hear that everyone is well and back together again. Looks like Peter is growing up a bit.

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    1. Thank Michelle ~ good to have the sickness gone ~ hopefully for good.
      Yes Peter is growing up and fast . . . . lol

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  3. Such precious moments. You're smart to treasure them. Interesting that you still have your son's toys.

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    1. Thanks Stephen . . . yes we kept the toys in a bog box in the attic labelled, for the next generation . . . . my son recognises a lot of books I read to him and now he is reading them to Peter before he goes to sleep . . . . :)

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  4. haha who doesn't love demolishing a tower.

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    1. Yes . . . I think we have all done it . . . . lol

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  5. His face does look thinner! Sounds like that flu was nasty! Smart boy..and witty, too...putting the animals through the door. ha.

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    1. Yes . . . I heard he was sick a lot but it never seemed to bother him . . . he just wanted to carry on playing . . .
      I have a feeling he might be quite smart but we shall just have to wait and see and try to stimulate the little chap whenever we can . . . . I do love that little fella . . . :)

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  6. nice. sounds like fun times with grandpa....smiles....
    and i would have laughed as well...
    and surely you are the one getting stronger...ha

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    1. Yes . . . . he is a little card and was again today (Friday) when he came to stay for the day . . . yes, i think I am getting a little stronger too . . . . . :)

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  7. Hi Eddie....
    I see the same type of toys we used with our Miss V.....
    She also used to stack the same colors together♥️
    His hair is looking curly.....sweet!
    Treasure the time with him.....they grow so quickly....and....I am certain....he loves you to bits as well....
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. yes . . . . they seem to like the same type of toys and it does not surprise me that she stacked the same colours ~ she is a smart little girl.
      Yes I will treasure him . .. . . . and you know I think he does love me . . . . :)

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    2. We'll....of course he does♥️

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  8. He has changed since I saw him last! Well babies do all the time, don't they?
    Such a cute face and curly hair!
    Those toys were built to last, were't they?
    Maybe he's going to be an artist with his good colour sense!
    Glad everyone is over that awful bug!
    Maggie x

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    1. Hi Maggie, yes he looks a little leaner I think and wears an inquisitive expression on his face . . . . :) love Eddie xx

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  9. Such a wonderful description of your day together! I am glad that you both enjoyed your time. xx

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    1. Thanks Amy . . . . . . . . spent another wonderful day with him today . . . . :)

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  10. I enjoyed hearing about your day with Peter..and I enjoyed hearing your joy and love for him!
    Jane x

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    1. Thank you Jane ~ yes he is such a little treasure ~ saw him again today . . . . :) Eddie x

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  11. Hi Eddie .. lovely to read ... what a sweetie .. and with a little more colour in his cheeks - he'll be "well perky" by Easter - cheers Hilary

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    1. Thanks Hilary ~ even when he was really sick i am told he just wanted to carry on playing . . . . bless him . . . . :)

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  12. Looks like a lovely visit. And, although no grandchildren in my life right now, I did keep oh, so, many toys and art projects for when I do. That little guy has the prettiest curls. Loved where you both catch a few winks.

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    1. Thanks Julie and so nice to see you.
      Yes . . . loved cuddling him to sleep . . . . :)
      happy New Year .. . . . . :)

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  13. What a sweetie.. those beautiful blue eyes! And you're so right about a baby asleep in your arms. Nothing rejuvenates quite like that.

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    1. Thanks Hilary ~ I think he was a gift from Heaven and I wouldn't be surprised if Maria didn't have a say in it . . .
      Yes it is lovely even for a man to cuddle a baby ~ I did with both mine . . . . :)

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  14. Peter is a beautiful little boy! They're always a tad more beautiful when they take naps.
    So glad everyone is recovered. My guy is fighting something croupy sounding. Hope he doesn't share.
    :0)

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    1. Thank you Martha ~ hope your boy gets better soon and does not share . . . :)

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  15. You know my heart did a wonderful flutter when I read "arms outstretched".... Isn't that THE best feeling in the world, Eddie.
    Nothing like the outstretched arms and the love of one's Grandchild.
    I cannot explain it....it is just a wonderful feeling, and I'm so glad that you are experiencing it. Love beyond words.
    Your Grandson is precious. He has beautiful blue eyes....and a wonderful Granddaddy.
    Thank you for sharing his photos with us. I never tire of them.... I never will.
    Sending you many hugs and many warm smiles,
    Jackie

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    1. Thank you Jackie ~ yes arms stretched out is the best feeling in the world ~ we were all meant to be loved and to love ~ and it is so lovely when a little one does that, so trusting and such a bond . . . . . I think even babies know a grandparent is something special.

      It is my pleasure to share the photos . . . . . . Hugs and smiles ~ Eddie . . . :)

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  16. Peter's Back! He looks so different to me... less of a baby and more of a little boy. They change so quickly. Sounds like you had a lovely couple of days, and how great that he plays with the toys you bought for YOUR son. Isn't that the best? Love to you both...
    xox <3

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    1. Hi Suza ~ yes he is changing into a little toddler and he somehow looks a little leaner ~ yes it was a wonderful two days and it is really great that we were able to open the trunk in the loft labelled "For The Next Generation" and see Jon's and Selina's things still there and being able to use them . . . :)

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    2. Eddie, I am not sure what I just did, but my comment went POOF! LOL

      Happy New Year and thanks so much for sharing these wonderful pictures of Peter and your sweet words of love for him. What a darling boy he is!

      I am so relieved to hear that your family is now flu free. So many people I know have had that, pneumonia, and bronchitis this year. All are beasts, and I hate to think of that sweet little head being so sick. Glad Peter is better and enjoying his biscuits which we call cookies over here. I refuse to say which the Yanks call cookies because Southerners are NOT Yanks. ;-) hehehe No, they would be the ones that bombed the daylights out of us, burned, and pillaged. But who's counting! ;-)

      Happy, Happy New Year!

      xo

      Sheila :-)

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    3. Thanks you Sheila and wonderful to hear from you.
      I am not quite out of the wood because I have a rather horrible leg ulcer which the meds and I are trying to cure. Obstinate things and painful.

      I was a very unfortunate Civil War and such a shame it had to happen. I have been watching the series North and South . .

      The brightest little stars on the planet are our dear children and grandchildren . . . . :)

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  17. He's a very cute kid and it sounds like he brings you a lot of joy.

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  18. Peter is definitely a cutie.... your grandson? Being a Nana is one of the great pleasures in my life. And on scrolling down thru a couple of your blog posts I found Morecambe and Wise's breakfast video, larfed till the tears ran down my face. Loved their shows when I was growing up in England.

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    1. How good to see you . . . and thank you for your comments about my little grandson who I am having tomorrow and the day after . . . :)
      Yes, that Breakfast Sketch is a classic ~ I have lot's of funny things on my other blog, Platos Procrastinations ~ there is a link to it near the top of my side bar, on the picture My Favourite Music and Comedy . . . :)

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  19. So cute. The best part about being around children is watching them learn and grow. Thank you for sharing his playtime with us!

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    1. Thanks Stephanie ~ agree, it is fantastic watching them learn and develop ~ there is so much for them to take on board and try to make sense of everything ~ a miracle really . . . . :)

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  20. I always enjoy your updates on Peter, and of course the photos of his darling little face. I'm glad the two of you were over the flu well enough to spend your day together!

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    1. Thank you Karen ~ it's always a pleasure to update . . . . :)

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  21. He is more big I think!
    He is lovely you know!
    x

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    1. Thank you Gloria ~ he is getting bigger and the amount of food he eats is truly astounding . . . . . lol . . . :)

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  22. Hi Eddie - Nice to meet you. I'll take a look around and get to know what's happening in your world. :) Have a nice day. Deb

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    1. Hi Deb . . . . . you are most welcome . . .make yourself a cup of coffee . . . :)
      Enjoy your day, too .

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    2. Make yourself a cup of coffee? What? Shame...Tut, tut! What kind of host are you? Make the lady a cup of tea and serve it to her with a sweet biccie! Come, come now Ed! Where are your manners? lol.....

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    3. Well . . . now dear Betsy has a point . . . . yes Tut Tut indeed. I am boiling the kettle right now and perhaps I can tempt you with some of my finest Earl Grey tea and cream cakes . . . . . lol

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    4. Much better. There's the gentleman I know and love! haha.

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    5. Oh! my heart has just skipped several beats . . . lol
      I am making you some too . . . how can a man resist? . . . . . . :)

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    6. Got you so flustered you said it twice, didn't you! ha.

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    7. Not quite . . . . I just re-submitted it using the correct email address and deleted the wrong one . . . . lol

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    8. lol . . . .see what effect you have on me . . . . lol

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  23. Handsome fellow! And obviously with a talent for organization (the separation of the yellow, red, etc.) so maybe an Oscar-wining movie director in future.

    (Dream big, I always say.)

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    1. lol . . . . . hope so Jim . . . . . .one can live in hope . . . . :)

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  24. Hi Eddie... popping by some of my favourite blogs. Fabulous pictures, and it's good to see the winter viruses and whatnot are hopefully at an end.

    Take care, CJ x

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    1. Hi Crystal ~ really great to see you . . . :)
      Yes I am glad that particular bug bit the dust.
      Roll on the Spring and perhaps then we shall all feel better.
      Take Care too, Eddie x

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  25. He can takea few unaided steps.... Is that a fact? Well, sounds to me like someone is a big boy already!

    How are you doing, Eddie?

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