What is a Mother?

Tonight I cried.  Then I cried some more.

My gorgeous baby sister-in-law, Jannah-Beth, sent me a ‘Like a Mother’, Mothers Day card and gift.

To say that this was unexpected would be the biggest understatement of the century, but the meaning behind it, and the love with which they have been given will never be lost on me.

I love you so much my baby girl

Jo Anne

Relic Hunters

Another half day, and another trip for the family.

We were doing Truro Museum and Cathedral, I knew that Keith loves history, and thought this might be just the thing.

We spent a good while wandering the exhibits, with Keith falling in love with certain items as he went around.

Then it was time for a coffee and a sit down before walking around to the cathedral.

Truro Cathedral is a beautiful place, and we had a slow meander, before lighting a candle each for Nan, who’s birthday would have been only a week away.

It was then time to head home, and back to Paul who was just finishing work.

Jo Anne

 

Falmouth of Course!

When I knew that we were having Mom and Keith visit, I organised to have two half day holidays.  One for today and one for tomorrow.  My half days start at 11.00am, so it was a great time to ask them to be ready for.  As soon as I got home they climbed into Prick-illa and we set off.

We headed on to Falmouth, with a plan of ‘doing’ Trago for Keith.  He wanted a jacket to replace one that was a bit the worse for wear and knew he would be able to get one there.

Mom, like me, just wanted a mooch!

We had great success in getting Keith’s wet weather jacket, and so, celebrated with the purchase of an Oggies pasty each, and a trip up to Pendennis Point to eat them, whilst watching the world and the boats go by.

It was now nearly 2.30pm and time for Paul to finish his shift at work.  We messaged him to say we were heading home via the garden centre, to look for the plant that Mom had seen on Sunday, and were going to grab a coffee and a cake whilst we were there.

He messaged back that he was on his way to join us!

No plants, but a very large piece of lemon meringue pie and a mug of latte later, we were all very happily full, and heading back home for a rest before I had to think about cooking supper for us all!

Jo Anne

A Treasure of a Day

When I arrived home from work today, the weather was not the best, but the last thing we wanted to do was to waste the day.

Mom and Keith piled into Prick-illa and we headed out to Treasure Park for a little wander and a window shop.

Keith fell in love with the De Lorean and Aston Martin, typical bloke….. he even took a fancy to what might be up a models dress!

Mom on the other hand was quietly spending…. in her head of course!

Jo Anne

Boating Lake Bliss

Following very full days at work for both Paul and I, we arrived home at mid afternoon, and picked up Mom and Keith for a trip down to Helston.

In all our years here, we had not walked the Helston Boating Lake, only driven past it, so we thought it might make a nice afternoon, early evening stroll before our evening meal.

We managed to park very close to the pathway, and made our way over tot he lake and the inquisitive swans that were watching our every move.

Although it’s not a large lake to walk around, it was a lovely stroll.

We drove home via Porthleven and Marazion, just for the views really LOL!

Jo Anne

 

Mom’s Trelissick Trip

We were all up bright and breezy today, and the decision was made to take Mom and Keith to Trelissick Gardens for a wander and some lunch.

Unfortunately Keith was suffering with his legs, after the long drive, and decided to stay at home, but the rest of us piled in the car, and headed on up to the gardens.

The weather was glorious for us, and despite the fact that there were not that many plants in bloom, the trip was a success.

Mom found some plants that she fell in love with and decided that she would like some to take home for her garden.  This means a trip to the garden centre some time this week.

We had a lovely gentle stroll around the grounds, and then headed back to the coffee shop for some lunch.  Soup, roll and coffee all round, followed by huge gooey cakes and cream for after….. let me just say that the protestations of making her fat did not last longer than it took to get the spoon to her mouth LOL

On the drive home, we detoured to Godrevey in order to do some seal spotting. 

We had great success, and saw a beach full of mother seals with their pups, but the gale like winds on the cliff top soon had us running back to the car for some cover!

A lovely first full day with Mom.

Jo Anne

Loving Time With Mommy

I spent a lazy day at the camp site with Sally-Ann and Mike, whilst Paul went over to do some work on his Mom’s guttering, as it was causing a problem. 
We arranged to go over and see her together on the evening.
When we arrived Keith was on his way out, so we had a five minute chat before he headed off, and then sat and had a lovely evening with Mom.  The main topic of conversation was, of course, the wedding and how wonderful it had been to see everyone so happy.

Fred was a little angel while we were there, and sat at our feet, until his Nanny called him up for a love and a cuddle.
We have really loved being able to spend so much time with her, and hopefully won’t be leaving the next trip too long as we are already arranging a visit for them to Cornwall.
Missing you already Mom x x

Jo Anne