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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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Roomba · 19/12/2017 10:49

I intend his mind to be lavishly and strangely furnished.

That's exactly what I am aiming for with my own children and it seems to be a roaring success thus far. Just come across this thread for the first time and your grandson is utterly gorgeous! Hope you all have a wonderful first Christmas with this scrunchy little chap.

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 17/12/2017 21:55

I like reciting random words to him: "Mendacious. Singularity. Rebarbative. Punt. Strawberry. Broccoli. Moskva. Chicken. Window."

I intend his mind to be lavishly and strangely furnished.

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Neiflette · 16/12/2017 21:36

'He has silky feet and goes meep'. Adorable. Lovely thread.

DoItAgainBob · 16/12/2017 21:31

This is lovely! Congrats to you all. Very heartwarming Smile

Hastalapasta · 16/12/2017 21:26

Congratulations, just found the thread, lovely updates!

kateclarke · 16/12/2017 21:24

Yeah maybe the wine too

kateclarke · 16/12/2017 21:24

How did I miss this thread?

I’m so n tears now and I’m as hard as nails Wink

lborgia · 16/12/2017 21:16

I've just read this for the first time, and it has me somewhat blotchy and damp of face. I have some slightly blurry but very precious photos of my firstborn on the dad's chest as a new born. One with them both asleep, one with DF doing a crossword. Later, them watching cbeebies together. Your DGS is spectacularly lucky to grow up in a house of love, I will be back for the updates. First Christmas will be quite marvellousXmas Smile

passemoilevin · 16/12/2017 21:12

Favourite thread ever! Grin

BikeRunSki · 16/12/2017 20:46

Squeal! I saw the original thread, but I missed the birth announcement!! Congratulations!!!! He is lovely, lovely, lovely, and so are you OP. I adored my grandfather, you look to be cast in the same mould.

This thread should be available on prescription.

AwkwardSquad · 16/12/2017 20:44

This is making me feel all warm and fuzzy 😊

DO3271 · 16/12/2017 20:38

Love this thread, puts my happy back Xmas Grin

AtlanticWaves · 16/12/2017 20:28

Awww.

My parents have looked after my D.C. Since I went back to work FT when they were 6 months old.

My dad says he feels privileged to share this time with them, especially as he missed it when I was growing up because he worked long hours.

One of my DS's first words was "dada" for grandad (his dad is called papa). They have spent HOURS playing together

DorothyBastard · 16/12/2017 20:12

Aren’t you lucky?! He’s so lovely

CantRememberHoliday · 16/12/2017 20:01

Gorgeous!

MrsTerryPratchett · 16/12/2017 19:45

Sooooo cute!

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 16/12/2017 17:35

The raspberry blowing lessons have started

To clap my hands and skip about in a elephantine manner?
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Mustang27 · 15/11/2017 11:27

Haha great pic, he is like “you are so funny grandad”

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 10/11/2017 10:28

In response to all the kind words, I shall update about once a month until he's a year old. So far: DD and DSIL are doing this parenting thing very well indeed. DW is on Cloud 9. The Little Prince, Stupor Mundi, Melter of Hearts grows apace in looks, intelligence*, and happiness. Also farting, he's often mistaken for a grown-up in volume and pungency.
*He laughs like a loon when I say "antidisestablishmentarianism" anyway. I've attached a photo of him doing just that.

To clap my hands and skip about in a elephantine manner?
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MrsSiba · 07/10/2017 13:05

How lovely. I wish my dd had a grandad. ..you sound boss! Smile

SwearySwearyQuiteContrary · 07/10/2017 13:01

Utterly divine; you, DW, DD, DSIL and the Little Prince Charming!! Wouldn't it be a different world if every baby came into the same lovely world your DGS has?

MadameJosephine · 07/10/2017 12:48

What a lovely thread. I adored my maternal grandfather, we had very special bond. He died 26 years ago and I still think of him every day. What a lucky little boy to have that all lying ahead

TheFaerieQueene · 07/10/2017 12:46

What a handsome chap. 😊

Chottie · 07/10/2017 12:42

Congratulations!

I just love being a grandparent too :) my darling GC have brought so much joy into my life :)

Iamagreyhoundhearmeroar · 07/10/2017 12:38

You sound amazing Smile. They’re so lucky to have you.