We live in a rural area with our DD, SIL and 11 month old DGS a couple of miles away on the edge of our nearest village. Before lockdown we saw a lot of them and helped out with the wee one, in fact we were due to start minding him 2 days a week from this week as my DD was to return to work. Obviously this has all changed since Covid 19 and we mostly chat on facetime or they deliver stuff to our door and return to beside their car and we chat from the window.
Last Saturday they called and came round into our back garden. We sat on our decking with them on one side and us the other (at least 3 metres apart). Tea was of course offered, but they had brought their own drinks and buns! We chatted for about 30 mins and then they left. No hugs, no cuddles with the baby. All conducted at 3+ metres distance and outside.
We would love to repeat this visit this Easter weekend. Normally we would join them for lunch on Easter Sunday and then a trip out on the Monday and a picnic, but of course none of that will happen this year. My worry is that we are breaking the rules. I know this is a difficult time for everyone at the moment and many grandparents are finding it hard not to be able to be hands on with their GC. What do you think?
Scottish island ferries debacle. 🏴
Kate Garroway-Care at home costs
Is it me or am I getting mixed messages