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My bags are packed, I’m ready to go . . .

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thisisnotme Sun 09-Jun-19 19:34:51

We’re off tomorrow to look after our daughter and her family in anticipation of the arrival of GD2.
The grass has been cut, hedges trimmed,flower beds weeded and dead heading completed.
Bags are packed with everything except the kitchen sink - dog walking clothes & shoes, toddler walking clothes & shoes (to be fair, there’s not a lot of difference) and ‘meet the new granddaughter’ clothes.
Gifts for all - earplugs and eye masks for the new parents, colouring and story books for GD1 and a new teddy for the new baby.
Bedding and towels so we don’t leave any washing for the, frozen meals so they don’t have to cook and a very large bottle of champagne ?
Do you think I’ve forgotten anything?

Nanz Wed 12-Jun-19 04:39:53

Have an awesome time. Its such a wonderful feeling meeting a new grand child . ENJOY

Abuelana Mon 10-Jun-19 22:33:56

How fantastic - you’re definitely organised and they’ll love you all the more for it.
I’m sitting thinking I’m not doing enough for my DD she had baby 9 days ago. We can’t get near for the in laws... so make the most of this incredible time ??

grannyactivist Mon 10-Jun-19 20:39:14

Congratulations in advance to all who are 'expecting' a happy event in the near future. party

moggie57 Mon 10-Jun-19 20:33:11

yes lock the doors and the windows .dont leave stuff on your drive way. happy holidays..if you got a pet make sure its being looked after .even hamsters dehydrate in 2 days.

Nanny41 Mon 10-Jun-19 18:14:02

Sounds as though you thought of everything, well done.Congratulations and have a wonderful time.

Legs55 Mon 10-Jun-19 18:11:39

Oh enjoy, with DGS1 we lived 180 miles from DD but had arranged to go to stay when he was born. I had part packed cases but he arrived early, emergency C-Section. Cue rush round, make sandwiches for journey & dash down to Devon from Middlesex(Surrey).

When DD was having DG2 she had a date to be induced or maybe C-Section, I was now widowed & living about 10 miles from DD so much easier just Mum's Taxi Service as DD's OH doesn't drive.

Good luck & enjoysmileflowerswine

Nonnie Mon 10-Jun-19 17:12:23

Wipes, hand and face! Am it too late?

maryhoffman37 Mon 10-Jun-19 17:03:18

I hope you have a lovely time, though I can't for the life of me imagine what "meet the new granddaughter clothes" might be! (I have done it three times and twice with grandsons and have no recollection of what I wore).

Magrithea Mon 10-Jun-19 16:32:16

medicine? contact lens stuff and glasses (I manage to remember the former but forget the latter!)? favourite shower stuff?

nettyandmasey Mon 10-Jun-19 13:04:45

Medicine

eGJ Mon 10-Jun-19 12:21:54

A South African friend called what you call the "emergency exit" the "sunshine roof!!grin Hope all goes smoothly for you all

Sulis Mon 10-Jun-19 12:10:57

And my 3rd due on Sunday, father's day!!!

vickya Mon 10-Jun-19 11:36:36

How old is first granddaughter? When my second daughter arrived she brought a present (Fisher-Price clock) for her big sister, who was 22 months. I think it's a good idea, as well as colouring books. Best wishes for a smooth arrival and lovely time with the family.

crazyH Mon 10-Jun-19 11:24:51

How lovely for you thisisnotme ! Nice to hear that you are going to be so involved - many grandmas will be envying you just now, but happy for you. Enjoy the toddler walking, the dog walking and Ofcourse the new baby. Exciting times ! Congratulations to all flowers

glammanana Mon 10-Jun-19 11:15:53

thisisnotme How wonderful and so prepared you are such a happy time for you all.
When my DGD-inlaw had my 2 x GGCs I sent her some fabulous hand and foot cream from JLewis mums & tots dept which had the most delicious smell something she would never have bought for herself.
Enjoy your visit.xx

Matriarch Mon 10-Jun-19 11:02:07

How wonderful . Our GC2 is due in the next couple of weeks and we are waiting for the date for our DD’s caesarean . We will be looking after GC1 while she is in hospital .Hope all goes well for you smile

Guineagirl Mon 10-Jun-19 11:00:04

A nice present for your daughter, which I’m sure you included,

Hm999 Mon 10-Jun-19 10:57:51

Wishing you all well. Good luck

pamdixon Mon 10-Jun-19 10:25:06

hope all goes well with the new arrival. You sound pretty organised to me!

thisisnotme Mon 10-Jun-19 10:24:42

Thanks all.

New baby will be delivered via the ‘emergency exit’ this week hence all the extra preparation.
The car is never big enough so really could do with a jet plane - now my current ear worm!
When we visit we try not to cause the family any extra work hence all the stuff we take with us.
Spent a lot of time yesterday trying to remember how to fit the toddler’s car seat in my car - thank goodness for YouTube.

Davida1968 Mon 10-Jun-19 10:21:06

Wow! I am so impressed! When DH & I left for three months, to await/assist when DGC 2 was born in USA, I can't remember being quite so organised! (I guess that you aren't "leaving on a jet-plane", given that you are taking frozen meals?) Wishing you a very happy time - and remember to look after yourself as well!

4allweknow Mon 10-Jun-19 10:18:05

Household bins emptied, especially if you have a kitchen food recycling bin!

Callistemon Mon 10-Jun-19 10:14:49

Are you leaving on a jet plane? (I'll be humming that all day now!)

Empty the breadbin and the teapot (we once forgot the teapot - yuk, after six weeks).

Enjoy yourselves, how exciting!

Jane10 Mon 10-Jun-19 09:45:28

What a wonderful exciting time ahead. Enjoy every minute!

Luckygirl Mon 10-Jun-19 09:29:01

How big is your car!!!????grin