Malky, had little Alasdair been born on his due date, it would have been two days before his mum's 30th birthday. With four daughters, my first Granddad steps have been a long time coming. Not that I'm complaining - I couldn't wait to become a dad at 24, and I don't regret it for a second, but in truth I probably should have waited till I'd seen a little more of life, as my daughter and her husband have done. They have good careers, have travelled extensively, and have just moved into a beautiful house that my son-in-law pretty much built himself before bringing another life into their own. Where my eldest daughter gets her exceedingly good sense from, I have no idea! It's certainly not genetic.
I've not long returned from a hugely enjoyable 650 mile road trip to spend an evening with the wee man, and am happy to report that all are doing exceedingly well, and are already settling back into their new home. Thank you again for all your lovely comments!
