Almost a year ago today Georgina and River baked a rainbow cake, and if anyone would’ve told me that by ‘this time next year’ I would have two new adorable grandsons, I would not have believed them.
But here we are with Ramsay born in July and another born on River’s 4th birthday.
Brodie Paul Edward arrived safely on Sunday after being induced. Mother and baby are doing amazingly well, and he is a little poppet.
We travelled up on Friday spending a few precious hours with Georgina before she left for the hospital. Friday and Saturday were fraught with many messages and calls. News of the safe arrival, and that he was a boy, released happy tears and overwhelming pride. We caught up with Andrew and Amanda sharing our excitement and they had also spoken to Georgina. It’s only 10 weeks until the grandsons will all meet each other, how amazing will that be.
As it was River’s birthday we were travelling again to attend the family gathering, watched him open some presents, blow out his candles and enjoyed spending time with him. He is growing up so fast, with energy and a thirst for knowledge. His love of jokes, awesome communication skills, bodes well for his school journey next year.
Our birthday present this year was a trip to Lapland UK, for the following Wednesday, and Georgina had got him the elf hat to wear on the day.
As Georgina and Brodie were still in hospital we stayed a little longer with River, then drove back to our Airbnb.
Monday, a quiet morning at the barn, with excitement building to meet Brodie and enjoy cuddles, as well as give heartfelt congratulations to Mum and Dad in person. That newborn smell, the facial expressions, the little noises are just the best.
Tuesday we initially were disappointed that they may not be coming home, but at 10:28 we got the news they were coming home.
What a privilege to be there when they did, so so special. More cuddles, moments to savour, watching the new parents with their precious son, protective, tender and in their bubble.
Wednesday and time for us to go home and then travel to Ascot for River’s trip to Lapland.
Magical is the best way to describe our evening. Every little detail faultless, us as grandparents were brought to tears more than once with River’s reactions and interactions. A memory for life, meandering through the pine scented forest, walking into Mother Christmas’s kitchen, with a waft of gingerbread, the ice-skating and the finale of meeting Father Christmas.
Three precious grandsons in our life, making it richer in every way possible, whilst watching our children on their parenting journeys.
I couldn’t tell you how many miles we did this week, but every one was worthwhile.
So much can happen in 365 days, and I feel so blessed.
To wish is to believe…………💕💕💕
My little life 