Life proceeds in its uneventful way, but pleasantly enough. We looked after the Edinburgh grandchildren the day before yesterday to allow their parents to prepare for going down south to visit the other grandparents. Grandson likes public transport, so, to get here from their house, we took a 5 bus up to Leith Walk, a new 100-seater (and thus very exciting) 16 bus from there to Princes Street and a tram to Saughton Park - see above - where lots of bouncing and playing took place.
Then we got another tram back into town to Haymarket and a bus to our house.
(This was by no means the simplest possible route.)
We made an obstacle course in the back garden and played in the sand pit.
Biggest Granddaughter played with dolls
while Grandson chalked railway lines on the paving slabs.
I think a good time was had by all.
I cherish these precious times while they're little, and while we have our health and (relative) strength. Our lovely neighbour has sadly just died at the age of 75. One never knows... .
75, so young!! That is definitely sobering. I love the views of your back yard; it's gorgeous. Playing is so important for children; over here I see too many kids glued to their phones or other screens. Really sad.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your neighbor, especially because that is the age I shall be on my next birthday and it feels so young. I do love the life your grandchildren are enjoying. Edinburgh has a lot to offer children, especially those with grandparents to go places with them.
ReplyDeleteA friend of ours died recently, he was 69! I am 72 so that was rather sobering.
ReplyDeleteThe Grandchildren play so nicely and don't you have a lovely park for them to play?
Your Muscari are gorgeous.
My Gran was 93 when she died. A great-aunt (on the other side) sniffed and said "She's younger than me!" The great-aunt went on till 100!
ReplyDeleteMind you, neither were much fun!
Hi Pam - posting this for Mags over at Fraiselachrymose, who can't get her comment to post. Please can you email her ASAP? Thanks.
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