I'm not entirely sure if anybody reads this any more, but in-case there are any stragglers out there, let me introduce you to our new-ish style website. I've moved our blog over to bog standard blogger hosting so that I can liberate the generous friend whos server I've been squatting on. As such, all previous postings on the blog will lose any images they had attached and there is no longer a link to our photo gallery. We tend to use facebook for that kind of thing these days so there is no real point us holding onto our own website. Also, most of the email addresses attached to the graemethornton.co.uk domain are getting spammed to hell and back so I figure now is as good a time as any to cut loose and start again!
We'll be leaving the blog up here for the time being until we decide what to do with it. I've got the articles archived off so that we can read back over them if I decide to kill this site.
Anyway, if anybody is reading this, please leave a comment and let us know you're out there!
Graeme
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Big Brother's Little Brother (or Sister)
Francis is going to be a big brother!
I'm expecting our second baby some time in April or May. We won't know exactly when until we have a scan. Until then, the due date on the ticker (which I will put up soon) will be purely guess work!
We're very excited but a little daunted - how on earth will we manage with TWO?!
Lisa xxx
I'm expecting our second baby some time in April or May. We won't know exactly when until we have a scan. Until then, the due date on the ticker (which I will put up soon) will be purely guess work!
We're very excited but a little daunted - how on earth will we manage with TWO?!
Lisa xxx
Monday, 8 September 2008
The Thornton Family's Latest Member
Yesterday we welcomed our newest addition into the fold! I'd like to introduce you to Milo, our new kitten!
He's settled in really well. He slept on my pillow last night and I didn't get much sleep because he kept waking me up by washing my face. Max seems quite intrigued by him, but Xena is less than impressed and spent several hours sulking behind the sofa. Francis loves him, except when Milo is going for his ankles!
Lisa xxx
He's settled in really well. He slept on my pillow last night and I didn't get much sleep because he kept waking me up by washing my face. Max seems quite intrigued by him, but Xena is less than impressed and spent several hours sulking behind the sofa. Francis loves him, except when Milo is going for his ankles!
Lisa xxx
Sunday, 20 July 2008
An Update on Francis
I think it's about time I gave you an update on Francis as I've got quite a bit of news!
Firstly he has stopped breastfeeding. A couple of months ago I noticed he was becoming less and less bothered about his morning feed so in the end I stopped offering it to him... and he stopped asking. I was a little bit sad to see the end of breastfeeding, but I always knew Francis would self-wean sooner rather than later. Still, I don't think I did to badlly to manage almost 15 months of breastfeeding, especially considering Francis was born with no sucking reflex. Thinking back I'm amazed I managed to breastfeed him at all!
The biggest piece of news is that Francis is now officially a toddler! Although it's months since he took his first steps, he remained a very reluctant walker until only a few days ago when he suddenly decided walking wasn't so bad after all. He now toddles all over the place. There's no stopping him!
Last, but not least, we have managed to wean him off his dummy. Well, I say wean, but really I just stopped giving it to him one day and he's never asked for it. There were a few tears at sleep time for the first couple of days, but now he happily chatters away to himself in his cot until he falls asleep. And to think I was worried that taking his dummy away would be a complete nightmare. I should have more faith in him!
Lisa xxx
Firstly he has stopped breastfeeding. A couple of months ago I noticed he was becoming less and less bothered about his morning feed so in the end I stopped offering it to him... and he stopped asking. I was a little bit sad to see the end of breastfeeding, but I always knew Francis would self-wean sooner rather than later. Still, I don't think I did to badlly to manage almost 15 months of breastfeeding, especially considering Francis was born with no sucking reflex. Thinking back I'm amazed I managed to breastfeed him at all!
The biggest piece of news is that Francis is now officially a toddler! Although it's months since he took his first steps, he remained a very reluctant walker until only a few days ago when he suddenly decided walking wasn't so bad after all. He now toddles all over the place. There's no stopping him!
Last, but not least, we have managed to wean him off his dummy. Well, I say wean, but really I just stopped giving it to him one day and he's never asked for it. There were a few tears at sleep time for the first couple of days, but now he happily chatters away to himself in his cot until he falls asleep. And to think I was worried that taking his dummy away would be a complete nightmare. I should have more faith in him!
Lisa xxx
Monday, 23 June 2008
It Never Rains, but it Pours
To say I have had a dreadful week is the understatement of the century. I'm still hoping it's all just a horrific nightmare and that I'll wake up any moment.
Last monday my Great Auntie Audrey lost her battle with cancer. My Mam and I knew Audrey was very poorly so were planning on going to see her. Sadly, we never got the chance.
That same day my Granda was rushed into hospital. On Tuesday, it looked like they may be keeping him in for a while so I arranged with my Mam to go and see him the following day. That night at around 3am my Mam phoned to say that the hospital had sent for us because Granda was so ill. We all rushed there in a taxi, but we were too late - he'd already gone. I went to see him in his bed and he looked so peaceful. He'd been ill for a long time and it was a reflief to see him free from pain. I'll miss him very much but knowing that he's reunited with my Nanna makes me want to smile rather than cry.
Just when I thought the week couldn't possibly get any worse, my Mam rang on Saturday morning with yet more bad news. It would be disrespectful to those involved to share the details with you on this website, but I will say that the news absolutely knocked me for six and had me in tears for the first time that week. This latest turn of events has had a profound effect on me and I really don't think I'll ever be the same again.
This afternoon I'm off to Auntie Audrey's funeral and on Wednesday we say goodbye to my Granda. Last week was tough. This week is going to be a real struggle.
Rest in Peace Granda and Auntie Audrey. Give Nanna a big hug for me!
Lisa xxx
Last monday my Great Auntie Audrey lost her battle with cancer. My Mam and I knew Audrey was very poorly so were planning on going to see her. Sadly, we never got the chance.
That same day my Granda was rushed into hospital. On Tuesday, it looked like they may be keeping him in for a while so I arranged with my Mam to go and see him the following day. That night at around 3am my Mam phoned to say that the hospital had sent for us because Granda was so ill. We all rushed there in a taxi, but we were too late - he'd already gone. I went to see him in his bed and he looked so peaceful. He'd been ill for a long time and it was a reflief to see him free from pain. I'll miss him very much but knowing that he's reunited with my Nanna makes me want to smile rather than cry.
Just when I thought the week couldn't possibly get any worse, my Mam rang on Saturday morning with yet more bad news. It would be disrespectful to those involved to share the details with you on this website, but I will say that the news absolutely knocked me for six and had me in tears for the first time that week. This latest turn of events has had a profound effect on me and I really don't think I'll ever be the same again.
This afternoon I'm off to Auntie Audrey's funeral and on Wednesday we say goodbye to my Granda. Last week was tough. This week is going to be a real struggle.
Rest in Peace Granda and Auntie Audrey. Give Nanna a big hug for me!
Lisa xxx
Thursday, 12 June 2008
Who is your Daddy, and what does he do?
Recently, I was wondering how many people actually read this blog. We hadn't updated it in ages, but nobody seemed particularly bothered. With this in mind, could I ask for a show of hands from the audience? If you have found yourself reading this, then would you mind leaving a comment on this post so I can see who's out there?
Thanking you muchly!
Graeme
Thanking you muchly!
Graeme
Sunday, 8 June 2008
Kongrats for Kerrel
Huge congratulations to my old friend Kerrel and her new husband Kenji who welcomed their baby boy, Hughie, into the world last week.
I was really shocked when I found out Kerrel was expecting and was almost bowled over backwards when she got married! She certainly doesn't do anything by halves!
Well done Kerrel! I wish you, Kenji and little Hughie every happiness and all the best for the future.
See you on Thursday!
Love and Hugs,
Lisa xxx
I was really shocked when I found out Kerrel was expecting and was almost bowled over backwards when she got married! She certainly doesn't do anything by halves!
Well done Kerrel! I wish you, Kenji and little Hughie every happiness and all the best for the future.
See you on Thursday!
Love and Hugs,
Lisa xxx
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