I spoke in my last blog about how I’d been away in Caerleon last
year, awaiting the birth of Blodwyn Bubaloo (as he was then known).
Having just consulted the calendar for the date, I’ve
realised that this time last year I was sitting in a hospital awaiting BB’s
imminent arrival. Giovanna had finally been admitted into the labour suite (after
a number of comings and goings) and the other grandma and I were seated in the
corridor looking forward to meeting our grandson.
Of course, it didn’t work out like that. Had we realised it
was going to be another 12 hours before he put in an appearance, I wonder if we
would have gone home for some shut eye? Probably not.
What I remember most about that time was the sleep
deprivation. I’m sure Giovanna’s reaction would be ‘you think you had sleep deprivation?!’
I won’t be seeing little LHG on his birthday tomorrow as he
and his mummy have gone on a little holiday with Uncle Peter, Aunty K and
Cousin B. Neither, sadly, will his daddy, JW, who has to work. I can’t resent
them the holiday as it’s overdue for Giovanna. I’ve just sent her a text, reminding her where
we all were this time last year. I shall give them a ring tomorrow. I wonder if
LHG will realise it’s his nonna talking to him.
Hopefully Pa will also remember to ring. As I write, he’s up
at St James’ Park football ground in Newcastle with Great Uncle M (ie, his twin
brother), watching Brazil v Honduras (Honduras are winning by 2 goals to 1 at the mo!).
We will eventually get the opportunity to celebrate with LHG
because next Sunday he is having his party. Even then, not everyone will be
able to make it. Aunty C will be on call, while Great-Grandma C will be ‘babysitting’
her teenage step-grandsons (though who will really be looking after who I don’t
know!).
That gives me a week to try and find some wooden bricks
(different shapes and colours), which is what Giovanna has asked me to get
little LHG. My own children had them, but as yet, I’ve not found a shop that
stocks them. If you know of anywhere, please let me know!
(PS Must be an action packed football match: Brazil are now ahead 3-2!)
