Every baby has two sets of grandparents. Phoebe is fortunate because all four of her grandparents are still breathing. However, until Monday of this week her other grandparents had never met her. They live two hundred miles away in Bristol and had previously only seen our little princess via "Zoom" and "Facetime". That's what COVID has done - keeping families apart, upsetting the normal order of things.
With a slackening of England's pandemic regulations this week, Stew's parents headed north and this is the very moment that they first met Phoebe in the flesh. It is a picture of joy and can you see how the beloved granddaughter is smiling for Granddad? Perhaps not - so I have snipped and enlarged that part of the photo. She will be three months old tomorrow...
Oh she is so gorgeous! What a smile of pure joy - guaranteed to melt the stoniest of hearts. Lucky Grandad and Grandma, they must be so proud to have such a beautiful granddaughter, and just as captivated as we are. Even the surly Clint will be besotted whenever he acts as her winged chariot.
ReplyDeleteI don't think so CG. When Phoebe is in the back he often grumbles under his breath - "Oh not that mewling brat again!"
DeleteHow can she be three months already? She was only just born. She's so beautiful and grandma looks so happy.
ReplyDeleteGrandma has been down in the dumps. Meeting Phoebe at last has boosted her so much.
DeleteThis picture could well be entitled, "The most joyous three people on earth."
ReplyDeleteI love it!
I am so glad that you could see that Mary.
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. Look at that little smiley face. Grandma looks pretty happy too!
ReplyDeleteIt was much better than when Stanley met Livingstone.
DeleteJust look at that smile for her paternal grandpa!!! It's like she knew him already and was just waiting for him to show up!!! What a doll!
ReplyDeleteYes. It does look like that. I agree.
DeleteThat is a precious picture! I'm so happy for them all that they could finally get together!
ReplyDeleteThe yearning was very strong but soon they will have to travel back to Bristol.
DeleteThis picture, this one picture, sums up the whole pandemic - grandparents meeting their 3 month grandchild for the first time. The waiting, the longing, and finally, at last, joy!
ReplyDeleteSo much hidden heartache in this damned pandemic.
DeletePriceless photo x
ReplyDeleteThanks John.
DeleteA beautiful picture. There is so much love and trust in Phoebe's eyes as she recognises her other Grandad. All too brief a visit for them I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteWell they are up here for a week renting an Air BnB property.
DeleteIt must have been a wonderful meeting.
ReplyDeleteThey both needed it so much Andrew.
DeleteJoyous faces indeed! Phoebe is adorable. I've not seen my only grandchild since he was 2 months old, and he'll be a year old in May. I will be celebrating when I fly to New York in mid-May for a visit!
ReplyDeleteOh he will be so much different now won't he Margaret? On the verge of walking and talking.
DeleteFortunately, my family hasn't had these problems. Not because we ignored Covid but because my family isn't much these days. The only one out of the loop was my elderly grandmother but my kids have seen her dozens of times anyway and since she is too old to play with them, they prefer their gadgets.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you will see her before too long Ed - minus your gadgets of course!
DeleteThat entire picture radiates joy in its happiest, purest form. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you can see that Meike.
DeleteHow great it is that you were able to capture such a beautiful moment. A cherished memory made visible for all time. Very happy for Stew's parents...a terrific welcome from Phoebe.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary but I must confess that it was my daughter who captured this image on her smartphone.
DeleteOh, thank goodness they've finally been able to meet in person. I can't imagine how frustrating it must have been for them to have to wait. Phoebe and her grandmother look so joyful!
ReplyDeleteSo many babies born in the last twelve months have still not met their nearest and dearest.
DeleteOh, what a truly gorgeous picture, and that smile...Phoebe is certainly living up to her bright, shining name. It's been a year that has robbed so many of so much but, in this case, there is nothing stronger than love and many cuddles to melt away the sad times and move forward with joy.
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