Letter to my brand new granddaughter
Hello Indy Grace,
We haven’t met yet, but I’m your grandmother. Welcome to the world, little one. The world is a big place, and you and your Mum and Dad live in Australia, on the other side of the world. We live in Spain, but that isn’t going to stop us coming to see you as often as we can.
We’ve been waiting for you to arrive for so long! Yesterday, your Mum went into hospital so that they could hurry you along. But you weren’t ready. So your Mum went on a children’s slide, and a space-hopper thingy, and tried all sorts of things to encourage you to come out. But you still weren’t ready. Your name, Indy, suits you already.
But now you’re here, and of course you are the most gorgeous, intelligent, perfect baby ever born. 6 pounds, 12 oz of beautiful baby.
You couldn’t have been born to a better Mum and Dad, or in a nicer place. Your life is going to be filled with love and laughter. And you are lucky! When you were in your Mummy’s tummy, your Daddy called you Wolfgang, then Grug, then Gruglington. Thank goodness they finally settled on Indy.
The world you were born into is a wonderful place, and I hope it stays that way for you. I’ve seen so many changes and technological marvels in my life, and I can only guess at the advances you’ll see. Perhaps you’ll have a holiday home on Mars, or a robot to do all your housework? Perhaps you’ll live until you’re 150? Who knows!
Have you any idea of how many people wish you well? Not just me and Grumps. Not just family, but hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of lovely people have posted on Facebook, Twitter and have emailed me, all congratulating you on your arrival. (You’ll learn about Facebook and stuff later – there’s plenty of time for that!)
You’ll love Grumps, by the way. He grumbles and scratches himself quite a lot, but he’s a big softie. You’ll be able to twist him round your tiny finger.
So, little one, you’re here at last. In one month, I’ll be holding you, and I can’t wait!
Until then, I shall blow you kisses from Spain. When they arrive, they’ll turn into little fairies that flutter around your cradle, watching over you.
Be well, little Indy, and I’ll see you soon.
Your loving grandmother, xxxx
unfaithful
September 1, 2017 @ 7:52 pm
I eѵery time spent my half an hour to read this weblog’s postѕ
every day along with a cup of coffee.
Victoria Twead
September 28, 2017 @ 11:52 pm
Thank you for the compliment. 🙂
Raine
January 27, 2019 @ 5:05 am
Ohh Bless x
Victoria Twead
January 27, 2019 @ 9:26 am
Thank you. 🙂
Audra WELDWEN
February 18, 2022 @ 9:22 am
YOU ANSWERED MY QUESTION ABOUT A LETTER TO MY FIRST GREAT, GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER TO BE BORN IN 6 WEEK OR SO. A SHOWER IS COMING UP THIS SUNDAY AND I NEEDED JUST THE CORRECT WORDS TO SAY IN THE LETTER ALONG WITH MONEY FOR HER COLLEGE. BLESS YOU. I AM NOT GOOD AT PUTTING WHAT I WANT TO SAY ON PAPER. I’M 93 YEARS OLD. AUDRA
Victoria Twead
February 18, 2022 @ 10:45 am
Thank you, Audra, I’m so glad I could help. Congratulations on your Great Great granddaughter!
Jeanine
September 7, 2024 @ 7:54 am
beautiful, Loving, so well put together! one day she will read this & who knows maybe pass it along but I’m sure her heart will glow each times she sees your words. Thank you for sharing May you & urs have many blessings
Victoria Twead
September 14, 2024 @ 2:34 pm
Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Jeanine. It’s hard to believe, but this baby is thirteen years old now! And just as gorgeous. xx