Friday, 19 April 2013

Never A Truer Word


Recently, we received two surprises within a couple of days. The first was a call from my nephew telling me to look forward to becoming a Great Aunt in October. The next day, we received a telephone call from our son, Sam, to say that he and Sandy had booked their wedding at the end of August. 
It was good to receive some good news for a change.

When my granddaughters came round for breakfast the next day, we obviously started talking about the wedding and what we might all wear.
Amber, being a bit of a tom boy, said that she wanted to wear a suit and wouldn't wear a dress at any cost. 
Millie wasn't sure what she wanted to wear and said she'd have to think about it.
I announced that I would soon be out looking for a suitable dress. Hearing that, Amber replied, "Oh, its far too early, Gran, you might get a sudden growth spurt by then."
I had a good laugh because the only growth spurt I might get is in width, not in height. Lets hope that doesn't happen. I will have to watch my chocolate consumption from now on.


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24 comments:

  1. MARY G19 April 2013 at 15:44

    Weddings are 'the' ultimate dress-up occasions. You will have to work on the kidlets.

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  2. larkswing19 April 2013 at 18:32

    Weddings and babies and dress shopping, oh my! Sounds like good times ahead!

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  3. Formerly known as Frau19 April 2013 at 22:11

    What exciting news to look forward too! Kids are too funny! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. Jackie19 April 2013 at 22:33

    Oh happy day!!
    I'm sooooo happy for Sam. That news simply MADE my weekend, Maggie.
    Love,
    Jackie

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  5. Wisewebwoman19 April 2013 at 23:00

    Lovely positive news, we all need a good dose of that now and again.

    I'm certainly at the other side of the crowd. I absolutely HATE dressing up, I wish all weddings were in either jeans or pyjamas.

    Hey! there's an idea!

    XO
    WWW

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  6. Sueann20 April 2013 at 00:13

    Well congrats!!! And dressing up can be fun!!
    Enjoy
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  7. Irene20 April 2013 at 00:28

    I am glad you got two pieces of good news, surely a third one will follow. Leave that chocolate alone and start looking for a dress a month before the wedding. That will give you ample time and you will get the right size. Unless you'd rather wear a suit.

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  8. Sally Wessely20 April 2013 at 01:48

    This is great news. Happy dress shopping!

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  9. Hilary20 April 2013 at 03:37

    That's adorable. :) Congratulations on the great news. I'm very happy for you.

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  10. dianefaith20 April 2013 at 12:16

    I looked for a dress for 3 or 4 months before my son's wedding and never did find one I absolutely loved -- so get to it as soon as you can! Are you already thinking about colors?



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  11. Beryl Ament20 April 2013 at 15:35

    I agree with dianefaith. Get that one concern out of the way (will you have other responsibilities?). My daughter took me shopping—not the one getting married— and since I knew she only had one day, we got it done very quickly. Not perfect, but good enough.

    Thanks for your kind wishes. I hope you and Harry will be in tip-top form on the big day.

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  12. Anonymous20 April 2013 at 17:22

    Oh how wonderful! I'm so glad the news was so joyful this time Maggie. We all need that. :<)

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  13. Akelamalu22 April 2013 at 10:52

    How lovely that you have two happy events to look forward to. I laughed at your grandaughter's comment about you getting a growth spurt. LOL

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  14. Anonymous23 April 2013 at 08:10

    Oh, how lovely to hear this good news!

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  15. Suldog23 April 2013 at 18:10

    Well, double congratulations are in order! Wonderful news!

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  16. Wendy23 April 2013 at 22:18

    Out of the mouth of babes! They never cease to surprise us. LOL!

    How wonderful to have a new addition and a wedding in the same year!! Congrats to you and your family.
    Sending hugs

    p.s. - it's so hard to cut back on chocolate!

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  17. RNSANE25 April 2013 at 12:57

    That is absolutely wonderful news. Now that I have FINALLY become a "Nana" for the first time - baby Harper Ann ( the first girl in our family for eons ) was born April 14, I can't wait to experience her utterings which I am sure will be the source of much embarrassment and delight to me.

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  18. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 20:48

    Hi Maggie, I'm over here now. Gave up on the new blogger and converted to wordpress. Well weddings are exciting to have in the pipeline and newborn babies are a joy and a tonic for everyone..not sure which one of is most stressful at the same time! ;) x

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  19. Rose25 April 2013 at 22:29

    Out of the mouths of babes...:) So happy to hear your wonderful news! I agree with the other commenters--start shopping early for a dress. It took me months before I found one that I liked for my daughter's wedding.

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  20. Anonymous26 April 2013 at 12:50

    Hehe, those growth spurts are not very welcome when you get to a certain age!!

    Lovely to hear your good news.

    CJ x

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  21. TexWisGirl1 May 2013 at 14:31

    too cute! congrats on your POTW at hilary's!

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  22. Daryl1 May 2013 at 15:39

    mazel tov on the new baby and the upcoming wedding ... and congrats on a POTW!

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  23. Coloring Outside the Lines7 May 2013 at 02:52

    Congratulations!

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  24. Suburbia12 May 2013 at 23:29

    Great need :-)

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