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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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ChessieFL · 27/08/2024 05:23

I love that this thread is still being updated!

He sounds very sensible.

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 27/08/2024 04:52

DD is gently enquiring as what exactly he meant by the word "gay".

"Oh, it's when boys fall in love with boys and girls fall in love with girls. You can fall in love with anyone you like. You can fall in love with a table if you want. It wouldn't be very interesting, but it'd be OK".

Lavishly and strangely furnished indeed.

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catzrulz · 04/05/2024 12:56

@DisgraceToTheYChromosome and @BoreOfWhabylon
We definitely need more joyous!
I remember reading the first post, in my mind about 3 years ago.
He's 6! How has that passed so quickly.
I hope all is well with the family, this is one of my favourite ever threads.

BoreOfWhabylon · 03/05/2024 15:38

Yes, and OP has updated the thread from time to time as his grandson progresses. Many of us have followed along.

As @BosworthBosworth says, it is joyous. And that's why it's in Classics.

We need more joyous.

NeverHeardOfSuchTosh · 02/05/2024 21:47

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.

The kid must be about 6 by now, seeing as the OP posted this in 2017!

BosworthBosworth · 02/05/2024 21:44

I am shamelessly bumping this thread because it is my favourite and most joyous in Mumsnet Classics.

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 24/10/2023 21:17

His 6th was in August, this is him on Sunday. See the two little dots in the surf? One of them is DD, who's also impervious to cold. I was paddling, having a gippy tummy. I went in the following day though, good for what ails you.

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BoreOfWhabylon · 24/10/2023 18:21

Oh, how lovely!

UnmentionedElephantDildo · 24/10/2023 18:13

It makes me very happy every time this thread pops back up!!

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 24/10/2023 14:08

Happy birthday MiniYChromosome! Running around on the beach is exactly how I chose to spend my birthday too.

6th birthday?

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 24/10/2023 14:03

I forgot to mark his birthday, so here's a picture that typifies him: wearing dinosaurs, throwing something, and impervious to the cold.

To clap my hands and skip about in a elephantine manner?
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ilovesushi · 19/06/2023 22:24

Just found this thread. How lovely!

AmoebicSquid · 19/06/2023 21:25

Love this thread. Lovely picture, keep them coming please

Dropchain · 19/06/2023 08:22

I love when this pops to the top of my 'threads I'm watching' every year. Glad you're all thriving.

ChessieFL · 18/06/2023 12:22

This is such a lovely thread!

Threelionsandalioness · 18/06/2023 01:56

Love this thread makes me so so happy 😊 please don't ever stop ! X

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 16/06/2023 22:43

The thread that just keeps on giving Smile

UnmentionedElephantDildo · 16/06/2023 19:00

So glad to see this thread pop up again!!

BlackboardMonitorVimes · 16/06/2023 18:12

Six years ago on this EXACT day you were talking sandcastles. I too have always loved this thread. Pure happiness!

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 16/06/2023 06:02

Just to give you massive envy, this photo was taken 10 minutes from our house.

As for the Little Prince himself, he's an entertaining and exhausting lunatic. He is composed equally of kevlar, electricity, and impudence.

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BoreOfWhabylon · 16/06/2023 01:23

This thread makes me so happy!

GuineaPigPosie · 15/06/2023 22:51

He looks like a pure joy ❤️

Alb1 · 15/06/2023 22:08

I can’t believe it’s been 6 years! I love this thread, thanks for the update.

OrlandointheWilderness · 15/06/2023 22:06

Aw love your thread! Absolutely fantastic to follow your journey.

AgathaMystery · 15/06/2023 21:44

Thank you SO much for the update. He’s lovely. Congrats!

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