random ramblings: March musings

Well another week, another post, not much excitement at the beginning of the week, but I did walk into town on Tuesday, to buy some cards, and deposit a cheque, I thought it wouldn't take me long, but I bumped into 3 people who I hadn't seen for a while, Ben's nan who was full of her medical problems, a Christian lady who used to come to parent and toddlers when she had 2 boys. She now has 3 and is expecting number 4 at any time. I wonder if this one will be a boy too? I suppose it's still 50/50.
I popped into M&S for a sandwich as I was running so late, and on my way out met one of the ladies who used to be a midday supervisor with me at our children's school, so we had a long catching up session too. Her Daughter married quite young, and she now has 2 grandchildren, one off to Secondary school soon. Doesn't time fly? I managed to get quite a pile of ironing done, but felt too tired to change our bedlinen.
On Wednesday at Weightwatchers, I had gained 2lb, obviously the result of our high living last week, never mind I don't regret it, but I must stay off the chocolate. I didn't buy a lot at Sainsbury's, but it came to more than I expected. I popped up to see Daughter for a while, and Nathaniel was full of beans as usual, he rarely seems to sit still.
Last weekend I bought the book 'Call the Midwife', but I didn't enjoy it very much, in fact I thought that one chapter was quite pornographic. It dealt with brothel scenes, but I am sure it was not necessary to the story. I don't think I will buy any more of the series.
I was up early on Thursday, to collect Nat. Daughter was a bit behind, so I had to wash and dress him again. I brought him home here, and once again he showed he was not that interested in toys, but would rather climb up and grab our things. Oh dear, where can I find that is out of reach? I took him upstairs with me whilst I stripped the bed, then after I put the sheet on, he was slip sliding on the duvet, trying to reach the bed. I lifted him up, and he rampaged over the bed, sat on the pillows, and fiddled with my radio alarm. Foolishly I showed him the buttons which made the radio work. I left the duvet cover till later, and took him downstairs. We went out for a walk and called in Sainsbury's. he is always fairly quiet in the buggy, but he didn't fall asleep.
At home I gave him some lunch, cottage pie which he ate quite well, it is fairly soft if, as we think he is teething.
I wanted to try and get to Women's hour, I haven't been for weeks, and it was the anniversary. I toyed with the idea of walking him down in the buggy and hoping he would go to sleep, but I have a painful leg at present, and wasn't sure I could make it in time, plus the fact that I couldn't see one of his shoes.
I found it on the cupboard by the TV, wonder who put it there? I decided to go by car and take the buggy, hopefully he would sleep in that. He hadn't fallen asleep when we got there, but I wheeled him into a side room, and within minutes he was asleep, so I was able to enjoy the meeting, and some fellowship. Sadly our oldest member, 96.was unwell at the end of the meeting. We all moved into another room. The ambulance station is less than 200 yards from the church building, but the ambulance didn't get there for 20 minutes. Her Daughter came along, and was persuaded that L should go for a check up at A&E.
As I was ready to leave Nat woke up. I was concerned he hadn't slept long enough, so I went for a country drive, and he soon nodded off again.
By the time we got home it was almost time for tea. He wasn't too keen on cheesy egg, but devoured a large slice of toast. I think I may have got the cheesy egg recipe slightly wrong, must try it another way. I took him home, and Grandad arrived, having parked my car and walked up. Mummy came home and Nathaniel played to the gallery, charging around shrieking and generally having fun. He was trying to get onto the sofa, and his Mum said 'he can't quite get on our sofa yet, it's too high'. So guess who proved her wrong?
On Friday morning I was awoken by a horrible beeping instead of soothing Classic fm, oh well my fault I suppose. I should have known he would have a go at the buttons on my alarm.

I brought him here and went upstairs to collect some washing. I took him into the garden whilst I hung out the bed linen and he enjoyed tramping round the grass, sitting on the edge of the patio, and dabbling his hands in the birdbath. We came back indoors and he beat me into the kitchen and showed how helpful he could be.

Nathaniel loads the washing machine

Sorry, the pics are a bit blurred. Later he came up to me saying, 'No, no no', and handed me a 2 pence piece. I had to smile because if I see him pick up a coin I say, 'No no no, give it to Nana. A walk, a good lunch again, a long nap and a dose of 'In the Night Garden' ensured that the day flew by. I have to confess to napping when he did. More antics with Grandad and Mummy back at his home, then husband and I came home for Sea bass fillets potatoes and peas. We watched more antiques road trip, after I had phoned Mum in Law.
Yesterday I overslept again, we ran late all day. we drove into town, and husband decided to make our camera system into a full CCTV system, so he spent the afternoon wandering around with cables. Irecently read an article by an ex burglar, who said he wouldn't touch a house with cameras, so hopefully we have now upgraded our security.
Today was lovely and sunny quite Spring like, out came some of my Spring wardrobe. Our eldest member was back in church today, her problems were thought to be caused by an infection, and dehydration. Sadly she had another 'turn' today, and family were summoned again. I really don't think she will be able to insist on living alone much longer. Two very good sermons, and some tender Border lamb for Sunday lunch made it a good day. I can't believe it's Monday tomorrow.