Mothering Sunday

[suespud]

I'm sure when your gorgeous little granddaughter arrives cruising will be the last thing on your mind.

You will be a besotted doting grandmother, just like the rest of us.

[Dancing Queen]

There is a Jojomama shop in Windsor...we have quite a bit stuff there for the last few babies!! Love the stuff!!

There's one in York too Sue

It's pure coincidence that came up as I just googled 'sunsuits'

[Dancing Queen]

Hi Jo,

That's pretty much what I've made - and with a matching little sunhat. I really did enjoy 'tinkering', and so I've bought some more fabric - next project is likely to be another rompers and hat (different colours and embroidery), and a little dress and panties - but the scissors haven't come out yet, so as nothing has been cut as yet the designs aren't 'set in concrete'.

It's just a bit of fun, and it's keeping me busy and away from the cruise schedules.

Em

Ahhh I think they are lovely Em but can we find a nicer name than 'rompers' I still think rompers are for little boys

How about we call them 'onesie's' that seems to be the 'IN' word although I don't like that either

[Boris+]

Hi Jo -

It's a bit of a case of 'a rose by any other name'. When I was chatting about this at a baby shower recently, someone called them 'summer suits', and I thought that sounded nice.

When it comes to the colder weather I've got some designs ready for 'dungarees' - if I get 'permission' to make them!

Em

[Dancing Queen]

Hmmmm 'Dungarees' another name that makes the mind boggle .. always reminds me of 'down on the farm' or workwear

Onesie's are sounding better by the minute

[Andrea S]

It is all in the name. Rompers and dungarees to me are boys wear .

When my son was born in 1958 there wasn't much choice for babies. Boys and girls both wore white dresses for daytime and nightdresses for night wear. When little boys got a few months old you put buttons on the hem to make them into a romper type outfit.

Now the choice of outfits and colours is amazing.

I noticed in Asda last week that they even had a selection of baby girl and boy outfits for premature babies.

EM, you mentioned the baby outside in the pram. That is something you see so little of nowadays.

[Boris+]

Hi Jo,

You use your name for it - can I stick to mine, please? No offence, but I can't stand these 'onesie' things. I know that loads of people like them and have them - and that's fine by me; but not in my house - please.

I reckon the best use for these 'onesie' things is as a form of punishment for any mechanics who turn in late at the local garage!

Em x

[Boris+]

Hi Andrea,

I can't understand why people don't put their babies outside in nice weather - just have a really good insect net and an awning, it might be a nice idea. My daughter and her husband live in a small village; and their home has acres of farmland behind it. They would obviously need to check to find out about any spraying etc going on, but I thought that the farm in question was strictly organic - but always best to check.

Em

[suespud]

Our grandchildren are always outside in back garden ..we have French doors that lead from our lounge.
Prams, pushchairs etc, get pushed out as soon as the weather is good enough!!

[Andrea S]

Sue, I don't know if it is lifestyle ( lack of ) or laziness but too may of today's babies spend the first few months of their lives indoors. As they grow they get pushed in front of a TV and that is their entertainment. They don't know what it is like splashing around outside in puddles and getting dirty.
I can imagine the outside of your lounge with prams and pushchairs lined up like a crèche. Hard work but bliss.

[suespud]

When ours are here, it's everyone outside...we have a sand pit, water play table, kids shed, outdoor toys. They go outside in play pens, baby seats, baby walkers, high chairs...just to get them outside. We ran an outdoor train set around the garden for them . Iv also introduced my eldest grandson to gardening.
BUT none of this happens at their own homes..as the parents work full time and at weekends they come here!!!

[Dancing Queen]

Hi Jo,

You use your name for it - can I stick to mine, please? No offence, but I can't stand these 'onesie' things. I know that loads of people like them and have them - and that's fine by me; but not in my house - please.

I reckon the best use for these 'onesie' things is as a form of punishment for any mechanics who turn in late at the local garage!

Em x

Errr if you read my previous post Em I did say I don't like the name either ..it was a joke

[gfwgfw]

Hey Ho

All our "kiddywinks" were slightly down in the mouth
on Sunday, our regular chat day on the dog and bone

First Mothering Sunday . . . sans mother to overindulge

. . . . but onward and upwards . . . . we have trillions of spiffing memories

How nice is that

ABTW if memory serves me right - all are babes were dressed in romper suits - home made of course, and spent hours in their posh Marmet pram (second hand) outside in the fresh rural Dorset air

We had a lovely family dog named Cindy who would sit under the pram and would alert Betty if the babe was distressed or needed a nappy change


Luboo all, make no mistake about that

Graham x

[Boris+]

Hi Jo,

Sorry - no offence meant; I didn't have my specs on, and had my mind firmly on sewing stuff.

Em

[Andrea S]

Graham. Looking back life was so simple in those days. Memories get pushed to the back of our minds but dates can bring everything into view again.

[gfwgfw]

More . . .

I knew Betty's passion was a Marmet super shiny pram for her precious babes

Cash was short in the Giant's budget, but I espied a advert in my then employers newspaper I made an affordable offer afore publication date and wheeled the shining Marmet home

The much beloved was simply overwhelmed

But better when we had called it a day in "baby making"

I sold the our beautiful Marmet at a good profit

With a wink and a bleedy nod

The Very Clever Giant of Cerne Abass

[suespud]

Looks like Baby George was wearing a traditional romper suit this morning, when getting off the plane in his mothers arms.

[Jan Rosser]

Wasn't it lovely to see a baby in white or cream whatever it was I know it's not traditional now and perhaps not practical but I'm sorry I don't really like "grown up" clothes on babies like jeans. Romper suits may be old fashioned now for boys but are so much neater - no gaps and vests hanging out etc.

My grandsons however weren't dressed as I would have chosen but times change and it's nothing to do with me at the end of the day

[suespud]

Wasn't it lovely to see a baby in white or cream whatever it was I know it's not traditional now and perhaps not practical but I'm sorry I don't really like "grown up" clothes on babies like jeans. Romper suits may be old fashioned now for boys but are so much neater - no gaps and vests hanging out etc.

My grandsons however weren't dressed as I would have chosen but times change and it's nothing to do with me at the end of the day

Jan, I totally agree. I say baby should be dressed in soft pastels and soft material...until they are on the floor crawling...or bum shuffling or commando crawling...
I keep my mouth shut too a lot of the time.
But I would never do what my daughter's mil does...she has sets of clothes that she changed her first grandson into if she didn't like what he was wearing and intends to do the same with this grandchild.
Coats and hats to match the pram she has...
Caused so much trouble.
Mil says, she looks after them, she can put on them what she wants.
My daughter says...her children, she dresses them.
I say ......nothing !!!
I can see what mil means, sometimes Iv wanted to say to my daughter and dil's...just leave them in the
Babygros...don't put jeans/denim on them at a couple of weeks old!!
But kept my mouth shut( a rarity ) I know.
But then I can see my daughters point if view...they are her children to dress as she wants!!!
Hmmmmmm


Trouble brewing again....

[Meg 50]

I remember my granny complaining if the great granddaughters were brought to visit in anything other than a dress.....

my brother's girls are older than mine, so I took the hint when my turn came...

[Jan Rosser]

Oh dear Sue what a problem for your daughter - I only have two sons so I'm the mother in law but wouldn't dream of interfering - I offer advice when asked but that's as far as it goes. It makes me laugh sometimes when they pooh pooh a suggestion and then a week later do exactly what I said

They are not doing a bad job though - the grandchildren are an absolute joy - I love them all to bits

I am having a visit next weekend from my son and family so busy week getting ready - can't wait

[Boris+]

We both thought that Prince George looked absolutely smashing - smart and tidy and happy.

As far as baby clothes are concerned for our little family though - we don't dictate, sometimes we can suggest and then go with the response. The young parents decide what clothes they want, and we will go along with that, so that any 'spare' clothes that might be kept at our place fit precisely into the make and colour scheme and type which the young parents like.

It makes life simple.

Em

[suespud]

We both thought that Prince George looked absolutely smashing - smart and tidy and happy.

As far as baby clothes are concerned for our little family though - we don't dictate, sometimes we can suggest and then go with the response. The young parents decide what clothes they want, and we will go along with that, so that any 'spare' clothes that might be kept at our place fit precisely into the make and colour scheme and type which the young parents like.

It makes life simple.

Em

I made a request, no small buttons...buttons on wool things when nappy needs changing hurt arthritic fingers soooo much.
I do buy stuff...like the nighties...but daughter admitted they were very good and asked for them second time around too. It's her OH who doesn't approve...lol

[suespud]

Oh dear Sue what a problem for your daughter - I only have two sons so I'm the mother in law but wouldn't dream of interfering - I offer advice when asked but that's as far as it goes. It makes me laugh sometimes when they pooh pooh a suggestion and then a week later do exactly what I said

They are not doing a bad job though - the grandchildren are an absolute joy - I love them all to bits

I am having a visit next weekend from my son and family so busy week getting ready - can't wait

You sound. Like me Jan, or me like you...lol
Enjoy the special time with your son and his family.

Iv had my new grandson today, for the whole day
Took him to Sainsburys, brought him home...and still he slept..lol
He is gorgeous, not that I'm biased.but he is very handsome for a 3 week old baby

Sue
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