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To clap my hands and skip about in a elephantine manner?

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 15/06/2017 23:11

I'm going to be a grandfather! Woo hoo! They haven't tuppence to rub together, so there'll be 3 generations under one roof. Still, DD is doing well after the throwing stopped, he's working all the hours God sends, and with luck I shall see New Person into their teens, as opposed to my DF who got less than 7 years of DGF hood. Wish us luck.

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umpteennamechanges · 28/03/2018 12:59

I love this thread. It warms my cold, cold heart ❤️

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 28/03/2018 12:36

Weezol and Sidge: good to know that I'm stimulating biscuit hunger.

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BoreOfWhabylon · 28/03/2018 10:53

If you're a nasty old sod, Disgrace, then all I can say is the world would be a better place if there were more nasty old sods like you.

Sidge · 28/03/2018 10:48

You have such a way with words Disgrace. You have a beautiful grandboy and so much love in your family.

This thread is like a warm snuggly cardigan wrapped round me on this grey rainy day, with a cup of tea in one hand and a jammy dodger in the other.

ShutTheFridgeUp · 28/03/2018 10:33

I love this thread. I like to think if my dad was on MN this is the kind of thing he would write about my DD. They have been the very best of friends for 4 years now!

PrincessFiorimonde · 28/03/2018 01:07

He's a real cutie and your whole family sound great. Whatever unpleasant things you may have done in the past, I'm sure your sins, they are forgiven you (to paraphrase Chesterton). Happy days to all of you!

captainjackandjill · 28/03/2018 01:02

He's such a gorgeous baby! I love your updatesSmile

Weezol · 28/03/2018 00:58

I keep this thread in 'Watching' in case I accidentally watch the news and begin to despair at the state of things. It's like some kind of magic - a few pages in, all is right with the world and I put the kettle on and open the biscuits.

PerspicaciaTick · 28/03/2018 00:56

This is my happy thread. It makes me cry too. Thanks to you and the minis of all ages and sizes for sharing.

HuskyMcClusky · 28/03/2018 00:40

Oh my goodness, that baby is adorable! 😍

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 28/03/2018 00:38

This morning I had him on my lap. Every so often he would stand up, look out out of the window grinning, and then lie on my chest making little squeaks and chirps. I'm a nasty old sod who's done some unpleasant things I regret, but I've got his opinion to live up to.

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BoreOfWhabylon · 28/03/2018 00:19

Oh Disgrace, this had dropped off my 'Threads I'm On'. So pleased to have found it again.

It makes me happy.

Grandbaby is increasingly gorgeous, if that's possible, and you have definitely got the hang of this Granddadding.

jedenfalls · 28/03/2018 00:19

I’ve got something in my eye.

furlinedsheepskinjacket · 28/03/2018 00:02

sweeet - lovely pic

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 27/03/2018 23:59

7 months old today. 16 pounds+, 28 inches long, mostly fluffy blond. He wakes up happy, eats like a small horse, laughs like a drain at everything. Even hardened baby loathers think he's cute. However, note the size of his hands. Earlier today he got one over my mouth and nose at the same time, and he squeezed. That was... interesting.

To clap my hands and skip about in a elephantine manner?
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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 13/03/2018 10:00

Full Metal Grandpa today, as poor DD has a migraine. I have entertained, fed, bathed, dressed, and DONE A POO. Right now he's snoring on my chest, the tramadol and caffeine are perfectly balanced, and if it wasn't for work I could stay here all day.

He has the devil's own appetite thoughbut. If he were my size, he would putting away 8 litres of fluid and 2 kilos of dry content daily.

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DustyOwl · 10/03/2018 08:57

I have been on MN for a long time and this is one of the most positive threads I have read. I, sadly, don't remember my grandads much however we lived with parents until DS1 was 18 months old. The bond they have now is amazing. DS1 and DS2 both love him to bits, he sounds a lot like you. My Dad is away at the moment, on an exotic holiday, and I know how much they are missing each other (no matter how much sunshine he is gettting!) Enjoy Smile

TyrannosaurusBex · 10/03/2018 08:07

Just found this thread. You sound like a wonderful family - loving, tolerant and funny.

Roystonv · 10/03/2018 07:27

Joyous

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 10/03/2018 07:16

I'm sure she'll appreciate you telling us all that! 😂

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 09/03/2018 23:22

Carrots, lots of carrots. Babies love carrots, DD certainly did to the extent her bum went yellow.

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PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 09/03/2018 21:34

She obviously gets it from you! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Why is most baby food orange? Confused

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 09/03/2018 15:00

DD has a lovely turn of phrase for mealtimes: "Time to orange up, darling."😂😂😂

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PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 09/03/2018 10:07

miniDisgrace you missed your hair! Could do better. 😂

Ivebeenaroundtheblock · 26/02/2018 23:06

Amazingly beautiful eyes, being a grandparent is the best!!!

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