A quick note on today's events. Today was Ben's birthday, 21 years old and celebrating his birthday in London. But surprise, surprise my eldest grandson Tom came down from Manchester convinced that there was to be a birthday party in Todmorden and he was missing out. It was lovely to see him again, healthy and tanned he is teaching at a gym a couple of days a week and three days he does his PR job.
There was the usual family chatter, in which things were joked about
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| Probably at Vevey |
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| Goth week at Whitby |
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| Growing up into a teenager |
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| Back from Uni and Xmas at Chelmsford |
This photo shows the joy that Lillie felt when she first saw him after a long stint at university in London, jumping into his arms, they have always had a close bond. Today, now with red hair and 15 years old, she explained to him the ancestry she has been collecting. Apparently they are related to Earl Grey, yes that tea, and wondering where the royalties went!
It brings back so many memories, mostly of Whitby and their house there. Whilst their mother worked the little ones would go to Sally's house and she would take them down to her beach hut to play on the sand.
He is a grown up lad now, just as caring as when he was young, and perfectly happy in his life. My daughter was over the moon to see him, as was I. He has turned into a good young man.
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| The four of them playing mini golf at Ruswarp |
Two observations - Darth Vader is not tall enough and your boy is a dead-ringer for a young, aristocratic friend of mine of the Strachey line.
ReplyDeleteExpect it was a good thing that homo sapiens made it out of the contending groups of homo erectus and homo habilis. But it has always seemed to me that blood gets a bit diffused along the way. The Star Wars people were the local firemen, you can see Matilda scared and ready to run as soon as the camera had clicked.
DeleteIt is such a joy - perhaps the greatest of all- to watch our children (and theirs in time) grow into fine young people.
ReplyDeleteI think it was your blog on photos that made me gather a handful of Tom as he grew up. His sporting enthusiasm a sharp reminder of all the badges I used to sew on for his belt in yoga classes.
DeleteYes, the pride of children growing into their potential.
ReplyDeleteYes it is fascinating to follow them through their lives, and a privilege to do so Joanne.
DeleteMost of our Grandchildred do - and it is lovely to see the transformation from adolescent to mature, caring young men and women isn't it?
DeleteI think that there are many caring and good young people around, and hopefully they will change the world.
DeleteThere really isn't anything more wonderful than seeing our children and grandchildren turning into good people!
ReplyDeleteYes Debby, and I suspect a relief as well, though the youngest's bedroom leaves a lot to be desired...
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