The day after the baby announcement!

Was a bit of a slow riser this morning as it was after midnight when we got home and to bed, Flanners had arrived but forgot something and had to return to Bicester, I got up and started breakfast and Zoe and Niamh came over - scrambled eggs all round. 

They were obviously excited and the day followed the same pattern of people hearing the news and asking all the questions and screaming and crying. Good fun.

After breakfast and chatting with Brian we then went over to Sue's so they could share the news with her, Nikki was there with Danny and Vics kids and Sue had been shopping for lunch and everyone was pleased and excited with the news, then Katie turned up with her kids and then Tiff too - seems the word had got out!

It was a nice afternoon and then Lewis and Emily needed to leave for a meal with her family so they were on the road at about 1.30pm so in good time, and that signalled for everyone else to leave. Tash and I stayed and tidied up and did jobs where possible and we too left about 3.30pm. 

Needed to do some jobs in the garden but I then noticed that Charl still had my hedge trimmer so I went and got that and was pleased to learn that Miles had refitted the wire that we've all cut through once or twice in the past - like having a new tool!

Thanked them and was pleased to learn that their evening and then afternoon tea today had been a success.

Back home Tash and I worked in the garden and then when too dark came in for dinner (gammon with pineapple that was good) and then spent nearly two hours on her work's Wordpress site trying to sort ordering in a webpage, it was driving me nuts and it did defeat me - pissed off about that.

We then watched a couple of episodes of the Traitors - we're completely hooked on it, I love it.

Then early night to bed - what a weekend that has been. Still can't quite believe it!  

We're going to be GRAND PARENTS!!!!

Yes you read that correctly..finally!

Lewis and Emily were down for the weekend for the Harry Potter Show we were going to later today and then came down for breakfast first thing. Lewis went upstairs and came down with a small box that had Gin Making kit on it that he said had been delivered to them in error in Manchester.

Tash opened the box and was presented with a baby-grow, a card and a baby scan - she screamed and said rude words in excitement - Emily filmed the whole lot. We were both over-whelmed and excited, we really didn't expect any babies or weddings for another couple of years - this was a huge surprised.

Obviously we were delighted and all the questions then came out after the hugging and crying. 

Emily is just over 8 weeks gone (so it's quite an early announcement) and they had a private scan to make sure but will now go through the normal NHS schedule so the next one is shortly for 12 weeks - they will determine sex if they can and it was planned - just quicker that expected.

Such brilliant news!

After all that calmed down a bit I sorted Flanners out who was working on the porch again this weekend and we then got ready and made our way to Mum's and in the car before we set up Lewis handed her the card and then the excitement started again!

Getting to London was no problem and Tash had booked a place in Sussex Gardens that she'd used before and it was perfect, we walked to Marble Arch, got some snacks and then got the tube to Covent Garden and then walked to meet everyone in a Cafe Nero in Soho a couple of minutes walk from the theatre. 

Downstairs with our drinks and food Lewis handed out the cards to Jack and Charlotte announcing they were going to be Aunt and Uncle and again, lots of excitement and questions came about from everyone - it was really lovely. Loads of energy and people buzzing, it was great.

We then made our way to the theatre for the first of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child shows - lovely place it was but Tash had bought us really poor seats - missing a third of the stage depending on where you were sat - but it was sold out so there was no way of moving to a better view. No one said anything, they were all Xmas presents so they couldn't really. I think Tash felt a bit sheepish and kept insisting on sitting in the worst seat but I took that place for one of the performances.

So the day was a show at 2.00pm with an interval as normal, you then have a break and back again for the second half at 7.00pm. The show itself was enjoyable. There were a few things that took a bit of getting used to (oh, the show is about Harry and Draco's sons becoming friends at school - I think there were gay undertones between them but it didn't completely come to the surface so was a bit vague) anyway, that didn't detract from the sets and special effects which were good. Some of the magic tricks were excellent and kept us guessing how they were done.

With the first show done, we left and walked a few minutes round the corner to a restaurant that Charlotte had booked called Wingmans - we had our own little booth but it was such a cool place and set up - loved it. Food (chicken!!) and drink sorted and we had a time for a pudding for Miles's birthday which is next week.

Whilst waiting for the restaurant to sort our table (we were 10 mins early) Tash received a text message from Zoe, as she'd come round to walk Bess for us and Tash deliberately placed the baby announcement information by the dog lead - Zoe played it cool initially as if to not show that she'd read the card - in fact I think she thought it was from Tom and Emily thanking us for presents for their baby Bobby. Then her and Niamh read the details and we got excited, screaming voicemails from them both!

Back to the theatre for the second show and that was enjoyable too - it was a long day though having both shows in one day - but you'd not want to come back for the second one on a different day/night so it was good to do it in one hit. We all enjoyed it. Since coming home I've read some scathing and negative reviews but I think that's mainly from people that are massive fans. It did have some quirky and odd bits about it but overall really enjoyed the day.

Outside the theatre Charlotte and Miles got an Uber to Brixton O2 as they'd got tickets for Sami Vergi with GG and Ev (and they were staying the night in London as they were going to Savoy for lunch tomorrow - great birthday present for Miles) and we got the tube to Paddington and said our goodbyes to Jack and Jodie. Jodie was right with the tube station stop as it made our walk to the car shorter and then we were on the road. I fell asleep, dropped Mum off and then got home and straight to bed.

Such a brilliant day - keep thinking about it and what I will be called, can't think of anything decent at the minute but I am sure I will get there with something!

So pleased for them both, and with the new house purchase such a change to their lives. Hope that goes through soon.

We are the first to be told the news, Emily's parents already have grandchildren, they will obviously be pleased but for us it's our first so that's super special. There was obviously reference to Derek too in that we lose him but gain a new member to the family (Dark Side!). 

Tash and I are already planning logistics for travelling up North to be involved and how often and how long etc. Need to get it right so we're not over-bearing! Yeah, good luck with that..