Well, here we are - another month. The year seems to be flying by. Despite the bad forecast for the weekend, yesterday was a really nice day especially if you were actually in the sun. Out of it there was a chilly breeze.
I took myself into the garden and planted up some Sweet Violets and some Lily Of The Valley. Picked a nice spot where they get dappled shade and put lots of grit around the Lily because the slugs just love those fresh new shoots. After that, I just sat in the sun with Mike and we shared a cup of tea together and listened to the water trickling into the pond from the filter and the song of the birds. Our bird feeders were alive with them yesterday. Jack had a high old time chasing the rabbits up and down their run. I am sure he thinks they are puppies!
The evening turned very cold and we had to put the heating on low and then it started raining and continued most of the night and again this morning. The sun came out for a while but it is now overcast again. There will be no going into the garden today.
We have not seen the family this weekend because Dean is busy laying a patio. The garden was in quite a mess after the builders had finished the extension to their house and Dean has worked his socks off putting up new fencing, getting rid of debris and now making a nice place for them to sit. He is to be admired, he works very long hours with his job, he can be called out in the middle of the night and yet he is still managing to do all that.
So, it has been a very quiet weekend for us. I am still not feeling as I would like to. I will be glad when the side effects of these diabetic tablets wear off. I live in hopes that they will and it will not prove that I am unable to take them. My neck is still giving me some trouble as well.
Becky and Dean bought the boys a bouncy castle. It is intended for the garden and they had hoped that if the weather was good today, they would put it up outside. They had to change their plans and erect it in the lounge and only a little while ago Becky sent me some photos and a lovely video clip where we can see and hear little Daniel gurgling and laughing with sheer joy.
I cannot share the video clip with you but I can share these photos:-
There is nothing more wonderful than seeing happy children at play.
Bank holidays throw me out of kilter and I keep thinking that it is Sunday. It feels like a Sunday but maybe that is just me.
Anyway, I must away. Time for lunch although quite what we will have is undecided at present.
Wishing you all a good week.
39 comments:
So glad that you felt like getting out for a bit and working with flowers. Those pictures are so cute wth the boys having fun. Hope you soon get adjusted to your new meds. Helen
Oh what lovely pictures,the boys look so happy.There is no nicer sound than children laughing just because they are happy.I hope you are soon feeling better,(((((((hugs))))))))
What lovely photos of Nathan and Daniel. It's sunny here but blustery, it rained hard this morning. I hope the side effects of your tablets soon wears off and that Dean manages to get the patio done without any stops for rain. Bank holidays throw me out of kilter for the rest of the week! Jeannette xx
Thanks for sharing the giggles and fun ! I can just hear them - the pictures are alive with laughter ! Dark and dreary here, just checking e-mail at work. I hope you have a great day too ! 'On Ya' - ma
ah love seeing little ones smiles they are so sweet an innocent. Yes additons can leave you with a mess. Wish there was a way not to have the mess. we have rainy all week forcast then heading off the coast I hope to stay gone yuck hate rainy weeks. drags me down so and depresses me
Hi Jeannette I love the pictures ,well done Dean working long hours and working so hard in the garden ,Becky knew what she was doing sending you these pictures those little boys fun is so infectious ,look at look at the roars of laughter on Daniels face ,so pleased you were able to enjoy your cuppa in the garden,hope you are able to tolerate the new level of your meds ,that you will soon feel heaps better ,Happy May Day to you and Mike ..........Jan xx
Awwwww what wonderful pics - bless what happy little children!! Thanks for sharing them with us. yes cant believe its May again already! Love Laine xxxx
Hi Jeannette, love the pics of the boys...have got some more pics of Alfie to put on later. Wet here as well, so garden is a no go today....pity cos Rob has made quite a bit of progress with the war on the weeds and removing the pampas grass that had took over one corner!
Lovely pictures of your Grandson's,they seem to be enjoying themselves,especially the youngest one...they are really sweet!
astra
Great pictures of the boys. Have a good one.
Missie
Hi Jeannette
Hope you fell better soon. The boys really look like they were enjoying them self
AWWWW love those pics of the boys!
Nice entry dear, have a good week!
SUGAR
Wonderful photos of the boys I always enjoy seeing them
I do hope that you will feel better soon as there is nothing worse than being made to feel ill by the tablets you are taking
Jeannette they are lovely pictures of the boys who really look like they are having a wonderful time ~ Hope you are feeling better ~ and Happy Mayday ~ Ally
They are having so much fun!!! Jae
There is nothing better than the sound of children laughing! Your grandsons are just so cute! I really enjoy seeing their pictures.
Kathy
Me best friend bought a bouncy castle for her 2 wee ones recently and it looked smallish in the shop...It's huge and takes up half the bedroom LOL...She'll be glad when they can set it up outside...Dull, cold and miserable here Caff xxx
They are lovely pictures of Nathan and Daniel...they look like they're having a great time!! Enjoy the rest of the bank holiday...Gill xx
Sorry your weather turned cold and wet. Hopefully the new week will bring warmth and sunshine. Your graphics are so pretty. Looks like the little ones are sure enjoying their bouncy castle. Take care and feel better soon.
Barb
Sounds as though we're having pretty much the same kind of weather Jeannette! Your cup of tea in the garden sounds lovely though and let's hope it warms enough to repeat the experience.
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Your grandchildren seem to be having great fun in there bouncy castle they are great things. Showery weather up here but nice when the sun pops out. Have a nice evening. Love Joan.
Hi Jeannette,
It seems as though you`ve been having the same weather as here, though as I type this the sun is pouring through the window. It`s cold outside though as I found out whilst walking Jake. The pics of Nathan and Daniel are smashing, a look of pure happiness is on their little faces. I hope you enjoyed your lunch whatever you had. :o)
Sandra xxxxxx
I like you keep thinking its Sunday.Its lovely to see your boys so happy at play .Glad you managed a cuppa outside in the sunshine ,its rained on and off all day here.....Jeanx
Lovely pics jeanette. I like you think it is sunday but have had better weather than you here down in sussex this afternoon.
I hope you feel better soon ..........Love fromm Jennie
Ah Jeannette, the photo's of the boys are gorgeous ~ they are so handsome ~ what a smile little Daniel has!! We have also gardened this weekend, for over 3 hours!!! I even astounded myself lol. Wishing you well, take care of yourself.
love and hugs Debbie ~xxx~
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the garden sounds awesome...I love lily of the valley. We have wysteria growing on our back fence line...amazing smell. Love the pics..they look so happy. I am putting out our veggie garden this weekend...weather permitting. take care,
Dwana
Your day in the garden sounded like a whiff of Summer Jeannette! Those pics are so lovely - you're right about the joy of watching the children at play. :-)
Freda
Dear Jeannette
I have looked at every one of jour jottings that I can find and all I can say is you have a marvellous gift. No pomposity or vain wanderings, just an every day story of human life set in an endless (Ihope) sea of calm and well chosen words. Neither, unlike one journal that I have just read, have you fallen into a recital of illnesses, symptoms or treatments. As you have proved, a casual mention now and again is sufficient to let your readers know that you are not as other, luckier people. I know I will be a fan until God, or the devil, (more likely)calls me to that final muster parade somewhere above or below. Meanwhile I have to sort out this pesky machine Somebody has somehow got a message through that I am not accepting E-mail. S'funny I thought I was. A son in America and a grandson in Hungary can get me with no trouble. Anyway this caller seems so genuine, he has even left his own E-mail address and a message that he will try again tomorrow. My wife says it's probably all my fault. I bought this machine in the last week in October and seeking only the best I paid far too much. Now I am stuck with something that another son says is far too powerful for me. Do you know, I am still finding reams and reams of instructions on how to do this or how to do that. Thank you for introducing those half dozen friends who sent me messages and comments, the only thing is I seem to have lost them some where. would you mind apologising for me and asking them to try again Thank you very much friend. Jim Halliday
Bank holidays make me think it's sunday - it's all very confusing!! Love the photos especially of Daniel laughing - bless him he looks like he's having so much fun xx
The boys look like they are having a great time in their castle. I was feeling down this morning from the weather change but am doing better since the afternoon. Have a good week, mark
Bank Holidays here seem to mix up our days. Still w popped over to see Robert, Nicky & Holly for a couple of hours today. As holly opened the front dorr, she just stood there shouting "nanny, nanny, nanny, that little girl was beside herself with joy and gave me a big, big cudle. It was so lovely to be cudled by a little girl who loves me so much. It's the little things in life that bring me much needed happiness.
Take care my friend.
Hugs Sylvia xx
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I just adore seeing children laughing and playing and having a good time! Sure hope you are feeling better soon.
Take Care,
~Bilinda~
Love the pictures! You're right, there's nothing like happy children playing! Their laughter is contagious!
So cute! Pamela
Oh, Jeannette I love the flowers you planted...please take photos soon!
Dean sure has been busy...would love to see the finished patio too. The kids have grown so much...I loved seeing the updated photos of them both...they are so cute.
I hope your rest of the week goes well...hugs and love always,
Joyce
Boing, boing lots of bouncy fun was had by all! Another great entry!
They look like they're having a ball! Who doesn't love pictures of happy children
and happy pets? Thanks Jeannette. ~Diane~
oh kids love those things so much. They look so happy...cutesy...Sandi
Oh what fun for the boys!!!
Glad you are enjoying your garden and hope you settle into your new medication very soon...
Linda :)
Those grandson's of yours are just adorable. I love seeing their photos.
Blessings!~
Susan
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