Letters to my Grandchild

   YEE-HAA!!!  200m!   I can't even swim 10 m without the noodle!  You are a great swimmer!     You had some fun with your new 'Aunty' Merilyn (who is your Mom's aunt) Just look how beautiful your hair is and much it has grown!  You could easily be Rapunzel!     Poor little Muffin had to wear a collar and stay in the cage after having her operation. Your smart new winter uniform.  We attended your assembly again where the Grade Two's were given special certificates.  Yours says:  "This young lady never stops smiling, she always gives of her best and she loves to chat too."   Having fun with the Sharks at the Sharks Tank   The 'Pirahna' creeper at the bottom of our garden flowers in April.  It has a very strong, sweet perfume.  You cut a couple of sprays of flowers on Jenna and Carling's graves.   

 Ha, Ha!!  Who is this SCARY person?  You - trying out a new APP your Dad added to his phone. We all went the the Australian Circus.  There were no animals but lots of exciting stunts, clowns, a man was shot from a cannon, and motor cycles rode round and round inside a revolving ball. It was Gumpie's birthday on the 8th so we had a special birthday dinner at home. You helped him blow his birthday candles.   You had your treatment for the year.  I don't think there is another child on earth as brave and accepting as you.  You don't even cry when the needle is inserted.   You were allowed a special treat - a movie and an ice-lolly!  You weren't the only one who had to go to hospital.  Muffy had to have an operation on her leg, and was confined to a small cage for 6 weeks.  She nearly drove you all mad with her barking and whining.  She isn't nearly as good as you are!  

Hello Darling Em, You are loving your new school!  We were invited to Grade Two assembly and were proud of you when your name was called about your swimming achievements. In the school holidays you had a sleep over and a special birthday party for Cewpie. Easter was early this year and at the end of March you spent a week with Jeff and Gail at the river.  You even made it into the local magazine!       You got a special East Bunny outfit After being afraid of dogs for so long it is lovely to see you hugging this gentle Labbie, Ethan While you were away there was a huge storm in Durban.  Many trees were uprooted and some roof were blown off houses.  This lamppost fell over in Broadway and a tree fell onto the road where we often walk.  

Hello darling Em, On the 17th February you lost another baby tooth.  This time you didn't swallow it!  I think the tooth fairy was very generous this time and left you paper money and a coin!   This is your lovely new facilitator/carer - Rebecca.    Strike a pose!  A lovely new dress and Tammy's glasses!   You and your Aunty Candice  

You started at your new school in Grade 2 by going in a few days before opening day and choosing your desk.

Hello my darling Em, Your last day at school was fun and sad for you.  You received a 'Shining Star" Certificate for "being such a friendly and cheerful little girl and always trying hard to do your best."  A well deserved certificate my darling. You had a farewell party with your swimming friends and one of the mothers in your Grade surprised you with a Disco party in your honour. On Saturday you had Dad's company Christmas Tree party where you saw Santa.    You also went to the Sneddon Theatre to watch Puss in Boots.   You visited your new school where you met the Grade 2 teacher, principal, and had a tour of the school.  Now you have a nice long holiday with no extra work to do and lots of time for holiday play. On Monday morning Gumpie and I came back from our long weekend in Cape Town.  You and Tammy were there to meet us with a welcome home sign you coloured in for us.   The first thing we did when we...