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Jul 23, 2024 15:30:10 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Jul 23, 2024 15:30:10 GMT -5
"It's good to know that I am not the only person that was overwhelmed when I first got here. There was a lot to do and it was hard to know where to start, that was actually where I met David, I was honestly just out one day and he had Ella and well the rest is a very short history." "Well the brightest spot has got to be seeing Ella right? You can do so much with her especially given how smart she seems to be." It seemed only right that every grandparent had that right. Maeve Lightfeather
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Jul 24, 2024 3:49:35 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Jul 24, 2024 3:49:35 GMT -5
So the story was told how they met up. Naturally Ella was involved. Her little angel was the centre of attention after all. "Ella is very bright and full of life. You could even see that on the zoom calls" Maeve started to say and then Ella looked up at her granny. Then she started crying as it was time for a diaper change. "Duty calls Oliver. Lets see what this is about" she added picking up Ella to bring her to the bathroom. So from the closed over door you could hear baby cries gradually change into contented baby noises and out Ella toddled holding her grannies hand looking happy again. "Just a nappy change. She's back to her happy self again and you can do so much with her. Someday it might be your turn to be an uncle at least". Or even a parent but at least an uncle could hand the children back again. Oliver Dougard
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Jul 24, 2024 15:58:52 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Jul 24, 2024 15:58:52 GMT -5
He did take the time to look around the apartment while Maeve had to go and attend to Ella and he turned his attention back to her once she was back. "Oh kids are cute but an uncle is as far as my plans do extend out and even then that is up to if my sister decides to have kids eventually." Elyse was her own wild beast to deal with in time. "I guess I just never seen myself with kids. Don't get me wrong nothing with them but they take an energy that I do not have to give at this time." Maeve Lightfeather
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Jul 25, 2024 8:05:21 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Jul 25, 2024 8:05:21 GMT -5
"So its just the two of you then?" Maeve posed as her little angel wanted up on her lap. She could still her tea while doing this as she added some wisdom. "Parenthood can sneak up on you without you expecting it. Embrace it fully when it happens" she advised. It might not be Oliver's turn ever but it could well be unexpected. "When I had David I did have family help but it was still hard". Oliver Dougard
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Jul 25, 2024 12:52:35 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Jul 25, 2024 12:52:35 GMT -5
"It is. Elyse and I had it okay growing up and honestly she came here before I did. I only came because she thought I would enjoy my job which I do." He did think it was more than a bit true about parent hood sneaking up on you. "Well if that chance presents itself, and a child comes from it I guess I'll let you know." Maeve Lightfeather
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Jul 27, 2024 14:30:53 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Jul 27, 2024 14:30:53 GMT -5
Maeve chuckled slightly after sipping her tea. “A child certainly changes a life and I can advise you at least if it does happen. Even a grandchild does that” she replied. Ella loved her granny and that was clear. Lunchtime was also close by so she suggested “I need to put lunch on for Ella soon. Do you want some? David cooks in advance”. Oliver Dougard
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Jul 28, 2024 9:11:17 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Jul 28, 2024 9:11:17 GMT -5
It sounded a bit like she was enjoying being closer to her grandchild which he could see. He could also see how it would make you miss things but everyone had to live their life so if coming here and there to the island worked best for her then that was good enough he thought. "Well I was going to go out for lunch. They have this really nice cafe that serves these breads that you can not get anywhere else, maybe the two of you could join me. It would get Ella and yourself also out." Maeve Lightfeather
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Jul 29, 2024 16:46:46 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Jul 29, 2024 16:46:46 GMT -5
Oliver made a suggestion and perhaps a really good sandwich might be the result. If you had good bread you could get surprised. “That sounds like a good idea. Just let me change Ella’s dress before we go. Even with a bib mess gets everywhere” Maeve replied. A baby bag was left here anyway for her to use so she could bring that with her. So a quick change later Ella looked more presentable. She also had that Exter Chiefs bucket hat on and Maeve had her own sun hat on looking ready to go. Oliver Dougard
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Jul 30, 2024 13:05:27 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Jul 30, 2024 13:05:27 GMT -5
"Okay," he said. He did give a small smile when they returned because Ella was cute as a button. "I do need to invest in a sun hat while I am here myself. I knew it would be hot but I did not know just how hot. He did not travel much as a matter of fact him coming here was his first big trip out. "Alright I'll follow you ladies out and make sure to pull the door too so it's locked." Maeve Lightfeather
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Jul 30, 2024 15:09:06 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Jul 30, 2024 15:09:06 GMT -5
It should be easy to get a hat round here as they left together. The door was closed behind them and Ella settled into her stroller. So on their way Maeve followed Oliver as he seemed to know where he was going. “There’s a hat shop over there” Maeve suggested once she spotted it. Ella kept playing with her teddy bear as she got pushed along. Oliver Dougard
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Aug 1, 2024 8:45:36 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Aug 1, 2024 8:45:36 GMT -5
"You want to go get the hat now?" He was sure he'd look almost ridiculous but it was a fun idea. "How about we go look and as long as Ella does not get too fussy we can see what I can quickly find but if she starts to fuss we head for food, especially if it turns out she prefers outside to inside." Maeve Lightfeather
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Aug 1, 2024 10:29:19 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Aug 1, 2024 10:29:19 GMT -5
"Mother of God. Do you really want to get heatstroke?" Maeve replied in a paternal manner as she knew enough already about this island to know she and Ella needed a hat before going out. It looked like the shop also did loud tropical shirts and short pants that would get you noticed; then possibly laughed at. "Now is good. I'm sure you'll find something to suit you" she added. Looking at the state of Ella being occupied she figured they'd have time before she got hungry. "I might even find something for David". Oliver Dougard
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Aug 2, 2024 18:40:54 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Aug 2, 2024 18:40:54 GMT -5
"I just didn't think about it," he said more than truthfully. "He might enjoy a hat," he said. He had never thought about it but he did go by the belief that children were never too old for things even as adults. "If Ella gets bored we will have to go though, I do not want her parents mad if she gets upset." Maeve Lightfeather
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Aug 4, 2024 14:34:09 GMT -5
Post by Maeve Lightfeather on Aug 4, 2024 14:34:09 GMT -5
“I don’t think you have to worry about Ella” Maeve replied “she likes looking around her and her bear already is keeping her quiet”. Already noticing how quiet a toddler she was normally reminded her of how David was a baby. He was curious as well. “If there’s nothing that would suit him here there’s other places” she added. That was always the way no matter where you went. She spotted baseball caps and suggested to Oliver “how about one of those?” Oliver Dougard
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Aug 5, 2024 19:17:09 GMT -5
Post by Oliver Dougard on Aug 5, 2024 19:17:09 GMT -5
"It's true it is also good that the bear is working," he said as he listened. "I can try a baseball cap," he said. The truth was that his hair was probably good enough length to pull it off. "Going with the blue but if it make me look silly no big deal as long as it gets the sun out of my eyes." Maeve Lightfeather
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