Thursday, November 15, 2012

THE BABY BOY

And so it came to pass .... far, far away on the other side of the world,  as the last golden days of Autumn faded into the crisp winter air,
 a baby boy was born ...
 
 
No, no, no
not that baby boy ....
 
We have a new grandson!
Little Bebe was born a few hours ago in Canada, and our Petit Garcon is now a big brother!
 
 
choirs of angels sang ....
 
No, really, where was I?
 
The baby's mother, our darling daughter, is very happy and well,
cosied up in hospital with proud Papa, and excited big brother.
 
 
We are singing her praises, because the baby weighed a huge 10lb.4oz.
And he was a week early ...
 
 
Little Bebe's names include that of his great-grandfather, my Dad, who at 92 will be very proud.
The family name has previously been given to one of our sons and a cousin.
I think it is lovely to keep a tradition going ...
 
 
I have sent him a little quilt, for the purposes of lying about and animal instruction.
And some essential reading matter and a rubber ducky.
As a Grannie does ...
 
 
The other day I made his Christmas stocking.
Now I can embroider his name across the top.
Exciting!
 
Wish I was over in Canada in the cold.
It's going to be 37C (100F) round here today.
 
Have a great weekend, dear readers.
 
xxx
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 

16 comments:

  1. Congratulations! What a clever way you chose the photos to illustrate your announcement. The Christmas stocking is darling and will be perfect when you personalize it with embroidery.

    Darla

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    1. Hi Darla, we are very excited here! it is fun to make things for the little ones.

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  2. Congratulations Patricia,
    what a delight to have a new baby in the family. I can see you will be sewing for the new baby nice things, like you make for Petit Garçon!
    good news that both mum and baby are well.
    I am sure you miss them!
    nice gifts to send
    val x

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    1. It is a very special day here, knowing the baby has arrived safely. He has "spoken" to us by phone already, with lusty cries! Sounds very healthy. I love sending gifts across the sea to them!

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  3. Hooray for a new grandson!! Will you be flying up to visit him anytime soon? And what an adorable Christmas stocking!

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    1. Yes, Beryl, we are thrilled with the new baby. We will wait until the northern Spring to visit, when he is about 5 months old. Meantime, there is skype. Glad you like the stocking!

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  4. Thanks Valerie! Off to celebrate now ..

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  5. What a cause for celebration!! So glad to hear everyone is doing fine. Oh do show us a photo as soon as you receive one. The things you made are adorable.

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    1. Thanks Sanda. We are waiting to see lots of phoos asap!

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  6. Congratulations Patricia, how very exciting for you all. I love the blanket and stocking, beautiful work.

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    1. Thankyou Sulky, certainly is exciting. A new bundle of joy to love. And I love sewing for the littlies!

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  7. Hello Patricia,just popped over from Sanda's blog to give you my warmest congratulations on your new G/son.

    Cute Christmas stocking,will look sweet hanging on the mantle piece awaiting father Christmas.Ida

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    1. Welcome to my blog, Isa, and thanks for popping in with your good wishes. The stocking was a joy to make, Christmassy with just a touch of baby blue. I love making that pattern.

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  8. Oh how exciting and wonderful! Congratulations to you and your´s!!!!
    The Xmas stocking is so nice : )!

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    1. Hi Mette, a new baby is always wonderful, and we are thrilled for the little family. Hope he likes his stocking :)

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