It rained a lot on Saturday. The planned family walk was cancelled. The family asked if they could come over to Cornerstones instead. I decided we needed a Plan Of Action.
Signs went up on doors and windows outside. The IKEA igloo playtent was put up in the lounge, and swathed in an old blanket. 
Inside the Bear Cave I put all the teddies I could find plus some cushions, a bag of storybooks, and a box of cups, plates and cutlery. And we waited for the grandchildren to arrive. They really enjoyed having a pretend picnic.
Jess was telling little stories and chatting to the bears - and Grandad was involved in the fun too
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But I will admit, I was utterly exhausted by the time they all went home!
Your family is fortunate to have you and Bob as grandparents! What a lovely memory for all of you!
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DeleteYou are a wonderful grandmother! What a lovely day for Rosie and Jess!
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ReplyDeleteThat is amazing that you planned all that at short notice! Lucky children!xx
ReplyDeleteYou have created some wonderful memories for your grandchildren!
ReplyDeleteI think good memories are very precious
DeleteIt is something that they will have fond memories of. We used to play a similar game but sat under a table suitably draped! With teddies et al.
ReplyDeleteI remember sitting under a draped table with MY Mum. Modern fitted sheets do not work as well as the big old linen ones for that purpose!
DeleteWhat a clever granny you are! These are memory makers for kiddos and adults alike. Don't you learn so much about children when listening to them play and pretend?
ReplyDeleteOh yes, their conversations can be very revealing!
DeleteGoodness. You seem to be able to turn your hand at anything and it comes across as effortless😁. Bob looks very comfy with the girls.
ReplyDeleteHe's really good with children [Maybe that's why we have run so many Church Holiday Clubs together]
DeleteWhat a lovely idea, they will remember that for years to come, and no doubt you will have to repeat it a few times.
ReplyDeleteI suspect there will be repetitions...
DeleteThat is very lovely - for them and you and Bob x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Wales x
We feel so blessed to have the opportunity to spend time with our grandchildren ❤️
DeleteWhat a delightful idea to make the rainy day lots of indoor fun! It's all about creating happy memories, isn't it?
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Making memories and letting their Mum have some rest
DeleteSuper idea for a fun day indoors and the biscuit making sounded good fun too. Catriona
ReplyDeleteBut I discovered that I don't have a teddy bear cookie cutter. Hearts, flowers, stars, ...and pigs were selected instead
DeleteI love it - you supplied the props and the grandchildren supplied the imagination! What fun for them and both of you, even if it did tire you out!
ReplyDeleteThey're both full of imagination, it is lovely 🐻🐻🐻
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