PEAR TREE LOG

pear tree log: I started this blog to keep my younger son, Jonny, in touch with life in Lincolnshire, while he spent a year working in China. That year turned into five! Now he is home and training to become a physics teacher. This is simply a patchwork quilt of some of the things I enjoy - life in rural Lincolnshire, our animals, friends, architecture, books, the gardens, and things of passing interest.



Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Things are Topsy-Turvy

Life is a little topsy turvy at the moment, no time to play. 
One tiny 6lb human being can create chaos! 
We live right next door to her.
So we are able to help out.
We get to the end of the day and find that we haven't done any of our own work.
Things will improve as she gets a little older... 
...it was the same with her mum - 33 years ago!
In the meantime, postings may be sporadic.

I hope you enjoy these pictures, they are from a wonderful book called The Fox's Frolic by Sir Frances Burnand, pictures by Harry Neilson.

It is all about the Topsy Turvy Hunt.
I was fortunate enough to find this book lurking in the bottom of a box of books which I purchased at auction, many years ago.
This is Francesca, cause of all the chaos.
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24 comments:

  1. The Viking31 January 2012 at 12:25

    I've been so out of the loop, congratulations to you and the family.

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    1. Elaine31 January 2012 at 13:48

      Andy, How lovely to hear from you - I'm really looking forward to reading your post later today. I have missed you! I will pass your message on to Davina and John. Hope we manage to catch up with you before too long.

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  2. Meggie31 January 2012 at 12:25

    What a wonderful way to start my day. I had a feeling you were busy helping with the new baby. You are so lucky to live so close to your new granddaughter. Don't forget to take care of "Grandmother" too! What a beautiful name they have chosen for her.
    The illustrations were also perfect.

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    1. Elaine31 January 2012 at 13:57

      Hello Meggie, We really are lucky, being so close, especially as Davina's husband can't take paternity leave for a while. Francesca is a lovely baby, very placid - the only problem is that she is... very lively at night. It is great fun having a baby around again though.

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  3. Jenny31 January 2012 at 12:35

    The cause of chaos is perfectly adorable. It's certainly a blessing for your daughter to have you so near by to help. The Topsy Turvy Hunt book is wonderful. Francesca will probably enjoy it when she's older as well as all the other books on Grandmother's bookshelves.

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    1. Elaine31 January 2012 at 14:01

      Hello Jenny, There is something so wonderful about a new little life. She is a really sweet little one, very placid indeed. Luckily young Harry thinks she is wonderful too!

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  4. The Owl Wood31 January 2012 at 13:13

    Telegram for Pear Tree Log COLON Cook reads blog religiously STOP Mentioned you were on verge of frazzled STOP Am sending spare Nanny with immediate effect STOP Steamer leaves Bombay on dawn tide and will make all haste COMMA expect her in three or four months STOP Latest STOP Please return once child in question sent to boarding school STOP

    Twelve ruddy shillin's and sixpence? For a telegram? Are you sure we need all of those STOPs QUESTION MARK EXPOSTULATION APOPLECTIC SCRABBLING IN POCKET FOR LOOSE CHANGE STOP ...

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    1. Elaine31 January 2012 at 14:04

      Dear Owl, That's a great start - but can you spare a Laundry Maid, a cook, and a housemaid too? George is just about coping as chief fire-stoker and handyman/chauffeur. xx Send them by Concord.

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  5. Joanne Noragon31 January 2012 at 16:55

    Babies trump blogs, hands down. We'll love to hear about Francesca in you spare moments.

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    1. Elaine1 February 2012 at 16:16

      Hi Joanne, Francesca is a beautiful, calm, baby. She has had a few minor problems but seems to be doing pretty well now. I'll bore you with news and photos before too long!

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  6. Ms Sparrow31 January 2012 at 17:39

    Congratulations on the new baby! Enjoy her every chance you get.

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    1. Elaine1 February 2012 at 16:18

      Hi Ms Sparrow, Thank you very much. I must admit I am very fortunate to live so close - I take every opportunity to get my hands on her.

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  7. Knatolee31 January 2012 at 20:03

    Lovely baby, lovely name! Our godson is a 90-minute drive away. I wish he were as geographically close to me as Francesca is to you. :) But we are going to be baby's first "road trip."

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    1. Elaine1 February 2012 at 16:20

      Hi Knatolee, I saw the photos of your lovely godson. Won't he just love visiting your place when he gets a little older - a willing pair of hands to help out!

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  8. Meggie31 January 2012 at 22:59

    Hi Elaine...take a look at my latest post. I have nominated your blog for The Versatile Blogger Award.
    Congratulations!

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    1. Elaine1 February 2012 at 16:21

      Hi Meggie, Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! It may take a day or two to comply with the terms of the award, but it shall be done! Congratulations to you too!

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  9. Evlyn1 February 2012 at 03:37

    What a fun way to illustrate your topsy turvy world with pictures showing the Topsy Turvy Hunt. Francesca is gorgeous! And definitely worth coping with the chaos.

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    1. Elaine1 February 2012 at 16:23

      Hi Evlyn, I am so pleased you enjoyed the illustrations, I think it is a great concept. Francesca is a delight, both she and her mum are doing well.

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  10. Scarlet1 February 2012 at 09:36

    Beautiful addition to the family and lovely illustrations for you to share with her when she's bigger. I've nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award - I see Meggie beat me to it!

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    1. Elaine1 February 2012 at 16:24

      Hi Scarlet, Many congratulations on your award - and thank you for nominating me. I really do appreciate it. I've just got back in from another session with Francesca, she really is a teeny little thing!

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  11. Anonymous1 February 2012 at 15:55

    Amazing how something so tiny can be such a force. I just love your book find. The art is delightful.

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    1. Elaine1 February 2012 at 16:26

      Hi Janet, Francesca has been far more awake today but seems very placid, so chaos may soon settle into some sort of routine. I am so pleased that you like that book, it's one that I am particularly fond of.

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  12. Little Blue Mouse3 February 2012 at 22:56

    Congratulations, and welcome to Francesca!

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    1. Elaine4 February 2012 at 08:17

      Hi LBM, Thank you so much. She is an absolute delight and it is really fun to get my hands on a baby again!

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