Today we didn't go for a walk because it was too hot (25C, 77F - yes, I know, not hot for Australia but hot for peely-wally Scots) and anyway, Daughter 1 and SIL 1, Big Grandson and Biggest Granddaughter all came over for a picnic in the garden. This was beyond lovely!
They were extremely law-abiding and didn't cuddle us or go into the house. Big Grandson had fun with his Brio trains on the lawn.
The rest of us did a lot of huddling round the side of the house, where there was shade.
The layout came right up to the sandpit and there was a bridge over it. Bridges are one of his current favourite things.
His sister patiently allowed him to do this, while she played more traditionally in the other half of the sandpit.
I wonder if he will have a job to do with transport when he's older? He's been very keen on it from as soon as he could express an opinion. Or possibly his interests will change. He'll be 9 in July.
After they went away, it was still too hot to do any gardening, but I've done some this evening - though it was still very warm.
According to Facebook, some people have taken advantage of this hot weather to go on the beach or congregate in parks in quite large numbers. In a way, you can't blame them - especially those who don't have a garden. But I can't see why the virus numbers wouldn't escalate again. Well, we'll see. Meanwhile, it's been a lovely day.
I am so glad to read this! At least you were able to be all together, rather the way my family sometimes gathers together, outside with enough space between to be safe! Your grandchildren are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLovely to be able to see them all again properly.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos of the family! It looks like everyone had a great time and relaxed together. It's so important for our mental and emotional health. Peely wally? What a great expression--is it like wimpy? If so, most of us (western) Washingtonians are also peely wally about high 70s.
ReplyDeleteNo, it just means pale.
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