Sunday, 30 August 2015

An Afternoon With My Dad, Their Grampy

My parents split up about 8 years ago and have been divorced for about 6. They now both how new partners which make them so happy and they are much happier people. Its sad to say but at the same time lovely to see. I see people with their parents still together and having holidays together and days out and I do envy them. I do sometimes wish I could have that but then I think back to how my parent were. They weren't happy. And that is not what I would want for them. They both laugh now and they have that sparkle in their face, and it makes me happy.

The boys are pretty lucky to have 3 sets of grandparents. It means 3 birthday presents, 3 Christmas presents and the love from 6 people rather than 4. They are lucky boys.

I don't see my Dad enough. There is no reason for this we are all just so busy. And him living about an hour away makes it a little harder to just pop in. He is busy and so are we.

But today we spent the afternoon with my dad and his partner. They boys laughed, they laughed, we laughed and I am now sat here so happy as it was an incredible afternoon. I am so thankful that his partner has taken us in and treats us as her own children and our boys as her own grandchildren. They play with them and make them giggle, and the boys look up to them.


We had a bbq, the adults drank wine (minus my hubby who was driving) and the boys ate their own body weight in food. But they were happy so what does it matter every once in a while.




After the bbq Dad got out the water bombs he had got for the boys. I wasn't sure how they were going to go down - it was amazing!! The boys were so excited throwing balloons that burst with water. I threw them at my Dad which had the boys in fits of laughter.


We did have one casualty!!


Then the hubby threw one at me! But as I was so high on the boys laughter I didn't care. We played for a good hour with the water bombs. The boys ended up running around in just their wellies. The joy in their voice and on their face was one I will cherish. Noah ran to my dad to protect him from the water bombs and that moment right there melted my heart.

The last bomb was thrown and into the shower the boys jumped. Once warm, dry and into their pyjamas they spent their last hour running around in circles through the kitchen and the living room.

6 o clock came and the boys asked for milk. Milk consumed and tea drank by us we loaded up the car and were heading home.

Both boys tucked up in bed, I sit here happy. Happy for the day I spent with my Dad and his partner, and for the day the boys got to spend with their grampy. To build a bond that is so strong and a bond that will never be broken.

I need to see Dad more and I will make more of an effort. I remember my younger years with my grandparents and my bond with my Nan, and my Gramp before he sadly passed away, is so strong that is what I want for the boys.

I love you Dad.

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20 comments:

  1. Ahhh this is a lovely post, it's so nice to have days spent like this. When you sit back later in the day and realise how lucky you are and how you're happy is always good :-) Cheerful post on this dreary bank holiday Monday!

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  2. Lovely memories. My dad is a 'Grampy' too. Not the easiest to buy cards for! #maternitymondays

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  3. Aw such a lovely post about such a lovely happy day! Lovely to hear things have worked out so well all round! Thanks for linking with #MaternityMondays xx

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  4. Such a happy post about a lovely day. Glad you had a good day and made lots of wonderful memories. #mummy&us

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  5. Water bomb fights are awesome! What a great day creating great memories, really touching. Thanks for sharing it with #mummyandus

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  6. Lovely family day, and you got to drink wine!

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  7. Aw sounds like you had a lovely day together! #PointShoot

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  8. Sounds like you all had a truly magical time. I have to admit that I did giggle a little at the casualty but only because I had visions of it happening. Oh and that moment Noah ran to protect his Grampy was indeed totally heart melting! xx

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  9. Sounds like you all had a truly magical time. I have to admit that I did giggle a little at the casualty but only because I had visions of it happening. Oh and that moment Noah ran to protect his Grampy was indeed totally heart melting! xx

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  10. My parents are far & last August 28th was my fathers birthday. I miss him dearly and my son hadnt seen him since. In my head I always wish that we can go home for my parents to hug my son. #pointshoot

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  11. What a lovely post. My mum and Dad are separated and with new partners too, I feel the same as you that although I miss them together seeing them happy is the main thing. Watching Oliver build relationships with his grandparents is such a lovely thing to witness.
    Becky-LittleOandme
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  12. My Dad died before the kids were born and although it makes me feel so sad that he never met them, it makes the time with the other grandparents really special. This post made feel a bit emotional - but for all the right reasons. A lovely read. #twinklytuesday

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  13. Aww what a lovely family day! I love spending time with loved ones and im sure everyone had a great time! Such a lovely read! Thanks for sharing! Suz x Beauisblue.com

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  14. What a lovely post! It seems that you spent a lovely time, perfect family time. And BBQ! We have to enjoy these elusive sunny days for some bbq.... And we can't say that we truly had family fun if no casualty happens! :)
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  15. Aww this is a lovely post. So nice to have family time and you can't beat a BBQ! Thanks for linking up to #pointshoot x

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  16. Wellies! That's a new one for me - diapers? Glad you had a great day with your Dad! Thanks for linking #famjamlinky

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  17. There's nothing better to watch than my little girls with their grandparents. It's such a gorgeous bond to watch isn't it!!
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  18. What a lovely post!! You made me feel so emotional!! My parents are still together but they are miles away (Peru) from me so I can't see them often maybe only once a year or even once every 2 years!! I'm used to it now but sometimes I feel home sick and I miss them a lot. I feel so happy for you it is a beautiful bond. Thanks for sharing, xx
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  19. How lovely!! I haven't seen my dad in 17 years and I don't think I've ever met my stepmother. I totally know what you mean about things being better in some ways since my parents split. They were miserable together. Unfortunately, my mother still hasn't let go of her bitterness and allowed herself to move on. Thanks for linking with #TwinklyTuesday.

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  20. Sounds like you had such a wonderful afternoon together. It's so ice to spend time with family. Thanks for linking up with #sundaystars xxx

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