On Fridays, our Frances does not go to work and her youngest daughter, Margot, does not go to nursery school. Consequently, they get to spend some precious one-to-one time together.
Usually, they attend a playgroup in a local church hall and for months Margot has always enjoyed this. However, two days ago she announced that she did not wish to go to playgroup. Instead she wanted to visit a cafe to eat "sausage". By the way, eating is probably her number one pastime.
And there the wee cherub is in the cafe. I just had to share that picture with you. She is eating her grub and drinking her "Fruit Shoot" so of course she is happy. If you will excuse the expression, the sausage has already gone down the hatch.
Isn't she a doll - or is that just grandfather bias once again?
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Both - of course you are biased, but she is a doll! I am retired and much more aware and appreciative of my toddler grandchildren than I was with my own children. Was so busy back then, working and coping with life.
ReplyDeleteIt makes you wonder how we did that doesn't it J?
DeleteJeepers Creepers, where'd she get those peepers ?
ReplyDeleteJeepers Creepers, where'd she get those eyes ?
(Harry Warren & Johnny Mercer)
Is Alvin The Avenger a sausage lover like Margot ?
Alvin the Avenger is a man with a mission. Like Attila the Hun, he has no time for sausages.
DeleteFull up to dolly's wax! (which to my surprise I now discover is an Australianism).
ReplyDeleteI'm still chuckling at the (to me faintly comic) shot of Phoebe not feeling very well from your 11/1 update.
Maybe she should star in her own TV show. I'll make a fortune.
DeleteGrandpa is biased and she is a doll! Yay, a new book to look forward to... I'm serious, it looks fun.
ReplyDeleteYou won't be saying that when you reach the end Deb.
DeleteMargot is indeed a doll. The book looks interesting.
ReplyDelete"Interesting"? Hell, it's not an encyclopedia!
DeleteIntriguing?
DeleteOh dear, I'm not entirely sure what Alvin is supposed to be. My imagination is working overtime though. However, I trust Nurse Pixie's judgment.
ReplyDeleteA.I.turned Alvin into a living Yorkshire pudding but that's not how I really look! Honest!
DeleteOh, I see now. But if Alvin is a Yorkshire Pudding, why is his gravy . . . white? Do I really want to know?
DeleteNo. You do not want to know that Debra.
DeleteThat is one very happy Margot.
ReplyDeleteI would never criticise so bluntly. The book cover was a reasonable effort.
"The book cover was a reasonable effort..." is a blunt criticism.
DeleteShe's a darling girl! Beautiful just like her big sister.
ReplyDeleteAs for the other thing...that's truly weird.
Please don't scorn my disability. That's not nice.
DeleteMargot‘s radiating happiness is wonderful to behold. Every child deserves to be so happy, but unfortunately, way too many never get the chance to even know what it‘s like not to be hungry all the time.
ReplyDeleteMargot‘s zip-up with the fox print is great! Is it availablr in my size, do you think?
Alvin The Avenger? I am looking forward to tomorrow!
I have spent hours surfing the net, trying to find an adult version of that top for you but to no avail. Sorry.
DeleteShe certainly is gorgeous x x
ReplyDeleteYou possess excellent judgement Joy!
DeleteShe is lovely, the innocence of toddlerhood shining out. What on earth have you dreamt up now I wonder?
ReplyDeleteDo not worry Thelma. You are not in the true story.
DeleteA little princess with a mind of her own, it seems :)
ReplyDeleteShe has a strong personality. "NO GRANDPA!" or "GO IN THE HOUSE GRANDPA!"
DeleteShe is a doll. You are so blessed to have this "ordinary" time w/your grandkids. My own children live far, far away. I doubt, when the day comes that they have their own kids, I will get to see them very much. You are lucky but they are so very lucky also, to have you and your wife in their lives.
ReplyDeleteFacetiming will be a poor substitute.Let us hope that when they arrive they are healthy and "normal" Elle.
DeleteIt's the little twists like the wet loor with the dolphin that I like.
ReplyDeleteWell spotted Graham. That's a quirk produced by A.I..
DeleteYou have the cover, will it be available on Amazon?
ReplyDeleteI will be available IN the Amazon and several other rivers after being tossed there by angry redcaps.
DeleteYou're allowed to be bias, and she is definitely a doll. Can't wait for Alvin, not sure what I'm letting myself in for.
ReplyDeleteI must admit that "Alvin the Avenger" is kind of cruel and you have such a sensitive disposition.
DeleteMargot seems to be one happy happy child, unless it's the sausages.
ReplyDeleteFor me, it would always be the sausages!
I guess you are a sausage dog.
DeleteShe is a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI bet you were at two Ellen!
DeleteI'm intrigued by the "wet loor flood" and the "wet floor floor." With a fish and a surfer, perhaps?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Frances enjoyed her brekkie. Going to a cafe with mom sounds like a much better experience than any old nursery school or playgroup.
It is hard to understand some of the oddities of A.I..
DeleteIt's not grandfather bias. All three of your grandchildren are precious looking and I wouldn't say so if I didn't truly think it. All puppies and kittens are cute, but not all children.
ReplyDeleteI'm a little disappointed I didn't get an "Advanced Review Copy" of your book. Guess I'll just have to read it with the masses.
Oh! that is a surprise Kelly. I sent an advance copy to you via FedEx.
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