Little things that have made you happy today

my b friend took me out for lunch and spot retail despite back pain I managed it was great

A nice chat on the phone yesterday with a good friend, we had chips from the chip shop for the first time this year....

My husband, children, and grandchildren made me happy at dinner with a surprise pudding. Mum's recipe for spotted dick and cream.

FaceTime with my two youngest GC!

Thanks Bella on a my dh is taking me on 2 mini breaks not too far away just 2 nights each time to try cushion the blow I am v lucky bless him.

Sorry about your bad back Celebgran. Having to miss a holiday is awful. Hope it's something that's likely to get better

a text from a friend asking how I am.

Been a lot today my dear fiend anita texted and suggested we all 4 met for drinks at our club, we should been going away to Dubai Tuesday with them sadly back too bad, so was great have catch-up

Then my son and partner just skyped and are talking about starting a family wow that would be wonderful

A friend called to see me this afternoon and for two hours we didn't stop talking! She only lives up the road but works away a lot. I was feeling very low and she really cheered me up!

kitty Lottie has definitely got that mischievous twinkle in her eyes, she's gorgeous, and so is your flower arrangement

I've got a Lottie too, Kitty. Now in her early 40s. In fact same two names as Wills' and Kate's daughter. I think Lottie is a cute version of Charlotte.

Me too, Alie. Nonno and I took him out to lunch and for a change he was well behaved and didn't get up from the table once. He's usually all over the place. At 4 he's really interesting to talk to ( chatted more to him than DH who refuses to wear a hearing aid " because I can hear without". Yeah, right.)
Kitty that arrangement is lovely. Was the gift idea your own or a surprise from Mr KL? I like the idea for myself, tho I'd have to wait till September.

Seen my littlest grandson!

Ginny, your story reminded me of when my Mum was in a care home 25 years ago. She had moved to be nearer us, and our DD used to bring GD to visit. GD was passed around the residents, a bit like pass the parcel, and when theyhad gone home, one of the staff told us that it was the first time they had seen one old gent smile when he had the baby. My GD is now expecting her first baby, and I hope he/she brings as much joy as my GD did.

My DS asked my GS (soon to be 4) 'Now who do you want to invite to your party' ? GS replied immediately 'Nanny and Grandad'. That's my boy

Love your flower display Kitty

How wonderful Ginny that your little GS could get such a positive response from the man in the wheelchair.

I played poo sticks with my 6 year old grandson. It was great fun. It gave us the opportunity to have a little chat. He told me "guess what nanna, my daddy sleeps with no clothes on. It's gross" There were other little nuggets of information. 6 year olds can't keep secrets can they

And spelling?
I have sorted out my printer so I can send coloured scans to the USA!

Nite to self: Must get crossing out sorted!

Love the flowers, kitty! Well done! I finally have a light in my oven, after the engineer came out and wrestled the glass cover off with a large pair of pliers (so what chance did I have?). I can now see what's burning going on with my culinary offerings!

It looks beautiful kittykestrr
What a lovely story ref gentleman in wheelchair.

Well my dear hairdresser more like a friend been doing mum hair for over 10 years worke her magic yesterday somthat was a happy report!

Lovely story gilly.

I created this! It might not be very much but, for someone with no creative streak at all, i was so chuffed. DH bought me a day's flower arranging course for my birthday and the tutor gave me so much confidence that I'm going again!

I was having a cuppa in a cafe with DD and little GS. A lady came in with her DH in a wheelchair and helped him to take off his coat and to eat part of a sticky bun. My 11 month old DGS is at the stage of wanting to be on his feet although not yet walking on his own. Having gone around the table holding on to his Mums fingers he stopped and gave the gentleman a huge smile. His smile was returned and the gent said 'hello'. As the couple left. The lady stopped and said to my DD ' Thank you so much. That is the first time my Husband has smiled or spoken for weeks.' We came home feeling very humble and happy.

I fell off the dry January wagon and had a glass of crisp white wine with a lovely boeuf stroganoff. Failure never felt so good.

Oh ladygracie how lovely for U congratulations

Saw my 12 day old granddaughter (only grandchild) for the first time since Sunday!

Actually, Lottie is a little whatsit!

Last time they stayed she went into DH'S study, despite the door handle having been changed so it needs lifting up rather than pushing down. While she was in there she changed his Laptop screen to upside down and wrote all over his appointment book.

After they had gone home we realised that his Swiss army penknife was missing from its hiding place. After panicky hunting for ages we found it carefully placed behind a pull out set of drawers - presumably for retrieval next time!

I love her to pieces!