The one thing all the grandmas have in common? They've all been busy acquiring clothing and equipment for little Blodwyn Bubaloo. Just when you think you've run out of reasons to go shopping - along comes a new one!
Even Giovanna's sister, Aunty C, has been trawling the charity shops with my step mother-in-law. They've come up with some lovely stuff, dinky all-in-ones, shorts and t-shirts with doggies and bears on. Clothes that look like they've never been worn, quite frankly.
In actual fact, I've done little shopping so far. The reason? I am more of a hoarder than I thought. Take the nappy situation. Giovanna decided she was going to use eco nappies, shaped like disposables, but washable. I used them 20 odd years ago and thought they were fab. With the pram, cot and high chair already taken care of by the other grandmas, I said we'd buy them for her. I'm glad my husband made it into the loft first. I still have all the eco nappies up there, every one, all in good condition. Who'd have thought? There was also a whole range of clothes, neatly packed in old disposable nappy boxes with ages scrawled on the side in felt pen.
'These are great,' said Giovanna, surveying the pile of pastels. 'They have history. I like that.' Then she noticed the green and lilac striped shorts and matching mauve top. 'Mmm. Not sure about these. They're a bit - way out. And these.' She pointed to another set. 'I'm not sure about lilac for a boy.'
'What do you mean?' I replied. 'They're cute.'
'Some things don't stand the test of time.'
Oh well, maybe I'll have to sneak them on when I'm baby sitting.
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