Our readers will notice that this blog hasn’t been updated since February, for that I can only apologise… and blame Dad and Tom for their poor administrative skills.
Where shall I start, so much to cover and so little time (It’s sunny and I should be doing outside jobs). Most importantly, we have a new addition to the family, Callie Grace Luce, who was born on Sunday the 2nd of June, weighing in at 6lb 2. Steph and Jack are doing great and are natural parents (enough practice with the Vibert urchins I think). Gorgeous little Callie with her big feet is a breath of fresh air at Seaford, I’m looking forward to fulfilling my uncle duties and watching my niece grow up, as I’m sure are the rest of the family.
With this news, I’m sure we will all agree that Mum is watching and smiling somewhere, it goes without saying that she would have made an incredible Nanny. I think that the whole family have been thinking about Mum recently, I can see that it’s especially hard for Dad. I guess while he’s making memories, he’s picturing Mum alongside him, and I think that in a way she still is.
With this news, I’m sure we will all agree that Mum is watching and smiling somewhere, it goes without saying that she would have made an incredible Nanny. I think that the whole family have been thinking about Mum recently, I can see that it’s especially hard for Dad. I guess while he’s making memories, he’s picturing Mum alongside him, and I think that in a way she still is.
I went to watch Rocket Man with ZJ on Saturday night, and I would strongly recommend our readers take a visit to the cinema to watch it. As I was tapping my feet along to the music I found myself reminiscing of when Mum used to blare Sir Elton’s songs in the kitchen while cooking. This led me to think about how you can change the tone of shouting ‘Mum’ to summon her for different things. I’d say the most used was two tone and drawn out ‘Mum’ when you needed to find out where something was and were being too lazy to look for it.
The reader will be happy to know that Lady J (Dad’s boat), is finally back in the water for the summer. She’s been sat up at Seaford on the trailer all winter and the weather is finally good enough for her to go back onto the mooring in St Catherine’s bay. I’m embarrassed to say that I haven’t caught a fish yet this year, and it’s not for the want of trying. Hopefully we will be able to get some fresh mackerel on the bbq in the not too distant future.
Those passing Seaford recently will see that the front garden is full of colour, chewed slippers, and a 17ft echium plant. The vegetable patch is also taking shape thanks to the slightly older C.G.Luce. You may have also noticed a couple of new additions keeping the grass down in the meadow. Let’s hope these dry cows from VH are better behaved than the last occupants (sheep who managed to wreak havoc all over Rozel).
The reader will be surprised to know that I have eventually moved out of the house… and into the old potato loft, now recently redeveloped into a one bed flat. I think it’s got the best views in the house, from where I’m sitting I can look South onto the grounds of Rosel Manor and North towards the Ecrehous and the Normandy coastline. All I need now is a telescope so I can spy on the Seafaris boats zipping backwards and forwards.
♪ and I can see see Daniel waving goodbye , oh it looks like Daniel it must be the clouds in my eyes ♪
Thanks for the update. Think of you all and Jill every day. Congratulations to Steph and Jack xx
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ReplyDeleteNice one Dan....yes, very much been thinking of Jill over these last few weeks, especially since Callie's arrival. Please be on the lookout though, my acquaintance Claire Bennison is planning another attempt at swimming around Jersey this summer....the weather thwarted her last year! I've told her you'll be on the ready at St Catherines!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Jack and Steph on the arrival of baby Callie. As you say Jill would have made a great Nanny but she will be watching on. I think of her all the time. As for the fishing, it’s the taking part and being in the fresh air ! We always have to pay a visit to Fresh Fish Co as no luck here either 😊. Thank you for the update. Thinking of you all x x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new baby!!! Hugs to all
ReplyDeleteBelated congratulations on the birth of baby Callie. I've only just read this post today.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of Jill quite a bit recently, because I have started play netball again this summer. I miss her on the courts and the lively buzz/fun she brought off court. There is definitely something missing in St Lawrence netball club, now Jill has gone.