Digigran

Well what a surprise- I always thought this little rhyme went Bye Baby Bunting- but a little surfing has revealed the generally accepted title for this old rhyme on the web is this. Though this is an American version andhas therefore probably been changed in transmission. And the reason for this choice of lyric - well I have succombed once more to the shopping impulse and purchased one of these. I know I promised the d-in-l to refrain from all purchases until the little bean was an actual person but this sin of commission has an excuse. I went into Waterstones bookshop to meet an old colleague who had retired a few years earlier because of health problems and whom I hadn't seen for a while. Surprise, surprise, when we discovered we were to become grannies within 3 days of each other. (Dec 3rd and Dec. 6th, so both babes will be Saggitarians and therefore, if the Web is to be believed- delightfully contented:

Sagittarius

That happy-go-lucky child in the play circle is bound to be a Sagittarius. These carefree tots march to their own beat, and yes, they will walk early! They'll also be beating a path to everywhere, since they love to explore. Independent and free-spirited, it's imperative that the Sagittarius baby has lots of room to roam. Confined spaces are a disaster for these wandering souls, so they'll simply flail about until they can get out.

The good news in all this is that the Sag baby won't have to be entertained every second of the day. That said, be sure to keep tabs on them in public places, as they could easily wander off! Above all, the Sag baby loves to explore, whether it's a new toy or a new friend. No fear here! This kid is a sponge, soaking it all up with relish. Thankfully, this child will know how to make friends and can be counted on to have lots of them. They love being part of a group, whether it's at home or out in the big, brave world. And it's that world they want to see, which may be why it's so easy for this baby to hit the road. Whether by train, plane, or the high seas, the Sag baby will travel better than the rest. To sum up, the Sagittarius baby needs freedom, has a curious mind and is forever on a journey of discovery. Happy trails!

My friend is under no injunction from her daughter to refrain from shopping, rather the opposite, and said that her most recent research (done by accosting a young mum in the cafe and asking her opinion whilst cooing at a dangled infant) had revealedthat a lamb fleece was the extravagant present that all mums rated. So I just had to go straight out and buy one. Something else to hide in the back bedroom until needed.

My hope is that d-in-l will be so delighted by surprise gift that I will be forgiven for disobeying her request not to indulge . What do you think- any new mums out there? Is a lambs fleece so desirable for a new baby?
I am full of trepidation.


I blame it all on the blogging which seems to me to consist of one part blagging- this is better than reading the academic paper sitting on my desk for review ; one part boasting -'look at me I'm having a grandchild'; a third part shopping (see relevant hotspots above) and with just a little bit of political commentary thrown in; see previous blog on why our choice is real terry towelling nappies.

More on shopping to come.