Just Shaddup And Call Me Grandad
whoopee, I got me a new grandson
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 by starkers | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
At about 12.00pm today my son's partner gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
Although they have been living with us since the floods, the little fella's birth weight and other details are a bit sketchy at the moment as they are stuck in Nambour, about 400km from here, due to a car breakdown. However, my son managed inform us that both mother and son are doing well and that they should all be home in a few days.
It's going to seem a bit strange having a newborn baby living in the house after so many years [like at least 30], but it is also so exciting and quite wonderful.... hmmm, I can't wait, tee-hee, tee-hee.
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Reply #23 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 1:28 PM
Thanks Lady Xi, I'm totally rapt with having a new grandson and thanking my lucky stars for blessings such as these in my life. 
And here I was, going to bed about 4 hours ago.... could it perhaps be the high of being a grandad again? 
Reply #25 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 5:34 PM
I'll hold my congratulations til you have raised it up big enough to move away...hehehehe. 
Reply #26 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 10:52 PM
Congats, old man!
Well it's sort of original.... the other one wasn't #24. 
Nah, I already done the hard work bit 3 times before, so this time I'm gonna leave the raisin' up bit to his mum and dad... while I sit back and enjoy.
Reply #27 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:39 PM
Reply #29 Wednesday, April 27, 2011 11:10 AM
Maybe not.... but you make waaaaaaaay better icons than me. 
Don't take that as a hint or anything.... I'm just sayin' 
Thanks, kitster... and yeah, I imagine getting called pops soon enough. Bianca's two call me dandad, as do my daughter Romana's 3 young uns: Shilo, Dominic and Markus.
Anyhow, folks, my son called this afternoon to say that mother and baby are doing so well that they will be able to come home tomorrow afternoon... that's if they can get/keep the car running, which something Sherry's uncle says he should be able to do.
To be honest, I wasn't expecting them home for another few days, being the young feller was 5 weeks early, but Rob says that he has been breathing unassisted from word go, has a strong, steady heart beat and is quite lively and alert for a newborn. That is always great news for any parent, grandparent and I am grateful that there were no complications, as can sometimes happen with a premature birth
Oh, and I've decided, if Rob and Sherry can't agree on his name, I will do the choosing for them to save any arguments. I was leaning toward something musketeery, like Athos, Prthos or Dartanian, or something distinctly British and distinguished, like Percival or Lancelot, but I think my favourite has to be Heironymous... after the lead character in the 1960's movie 'Can Heironymous Merkin Ever Forget mercy Humpe and Find True Happiness.'
Yes, it was a real movie that.... oh, so you don't believe me, huh?.... well I'll have you kno.... orright, so now I'm a fibber, eh?.... right then, them could be considered fighting wo.. wor... wor... wor...words and... okay, go Google it yourself, then.
Reply #30 Monday, May 2, 2011 7:41 AM
as promised here are some pictures of our daling baby grandson Jaraba, he was 5 weeks early, and will be a week old on tuesday 3rd may
Reply #32 Monday, May 2, 2011 7:51 AM
Now there's a bit of "yum!"
He's a beautiful boy, Shaunna... congrats, and tons of joy from that little bundle! 
Reply #33 Monday, May 2, 2011 7:55 AM
he sure is doc I get goose bumps every time I am in the room with him. he was sitting on his moms knee earlier and he was watching every move I made, he is only a week old tomorrow and already he is alert
Reply #34 Monday, May 2, 2011 10:25 AM
Hehe congratulations from me aswell a little late but here it is 
Just take good care of him now and keep him warm.
And also congratulations on the new title GRAND DADDY
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Reply #21 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:07 AM
Became a grandparent myself, it will be two years a month from now. Sure changes your whole outlook. I'm much more...er...laid back, now and able to appreciate it all. What a gift, eh?
I dunno, every time I think I've answered everyone... but thanks for dropping by and the congrats 'seldom' old mate, it's appreciated.
You're right, being a grandparent gives you a whole new perspective in life... and yeah, life is so much more enjoyable with these precious gifts our children bestow upon us. We can have that play time and the enjoyment of watching them grow... the chance to hand them back when we have to take an afternoon nap. Not only that, it gives us the opportunity to tell our kids: "Now you know exactly what you put me through!"