Big Brother

Oh, the responsibility!!

Preparing for Christmas

Theo is of course noticing all the outdoor preparations for Christmas this year - lights and trees in the town and Christmas items in the shops.  At nursery the other day he made a lovely snowman.

His Mum and Dad planned surprises for him yesterday - new Paw Patrol bedding and two advent calendars - one with mini Thomas figures.  A lovely gift parcel from GreatNana and GreatGrandad added to the treat!

The Christmas tree was put up and lit and Theo was able to direct and participate in the decorating.  With some help..

Baby Charlie was less impressed with the tree but turns out to be a big fan of the soothing noise of the washing machine..

Postman Theo

Theo is very keen on ‘post’ and loves to collect it from the mat - especially if there is an envelope for him!

He was given this Postman Pat outfit some months ago but now it is a really good fit -and as you see, Theo looks the part!

We narrowly missed going out to Sainsburys dressed like this!

Coming Home

Just a couple of photos today as Charlie and Lauren came home from the hospital and Theo settled in to his new ‘big brother’ role.

Meeting Charlie

Less than twelve hours after he was born I was able to visit Charlie this morning - and of course his exhausted Mum.

Even allowing for a little grandparently bias he is quite gorgeous and when awake, very alert and knowing..

It was great to have a cuddle..

And to observe Lauren being the lovely and loving Mum that she is..

This afternoon it was a Theo’s turn to be introduced to Charlie by his Mum and Dad..

He looks as if he is taking his new position as big brother very seriously!

Lauren and James said that he was very gentle.  Soon we shall have to get all four of them into one photo.

Theo was pleased with the gifts that Charlie brought him.

Charlie in turn will love his gift from Theo!

(Very)Big Day

This morning it was time for Theo to say goodbye to his Mum as she and James headed off for the arrival of the new baby.

Grandma was left in charge of Theo (or should that be the other way around?)

A visit from Nanny Charmian was very welcome..

Our attempts to take a ‘Granny selfie’ not so successful!

We had fun at home and out and about in Sainsburys..

Now awaiting news....

STOP PRESS....

At 22.32 this evening, baby made his entrance!  Congratulations to his exhausted parents.

Welcome Charlie to your new little world where you will be surrounded by love and laughter.  So looking forward to meeting you xxx

Family Sunday

This morning I visited Mum at the hospital and it was good to see her sitting out and looking more herself.  I then went on to a lovely family lunch to celebrate Maggie’s birthday.

Unfortunately I seem to have photographed the lunch but not the family!

This afternoon as the light was fading I left Bath to come to Leamington - the traffic was very heavy and down to a slow crawl over Tog Hill and so I had time to wind down the window and photograph the wonderful tree skeletons and sheep grazing beneath.