Babysitting my nephew, Alfie

On 27th December 2011, Stella had to work and so Alfie stayed with his Granny, Aunties and cousins. Although he was a little unwell he seemed to have a good day with us all.

Alfie and Billy playing ball on the stairs of all places!

Since Alfie was a little poorly, he was a little clingy and I ended up with a muddy coat and trousers + stiff arms the next day!

However, when he found Granny's newly planted hedge he thought that was his own little footpath!

Visiting Granny's horse, Aphrodite.

Alfie taking his cousins for a walk.

 Meanwhile the boys were playing football in the paddock and helping make a bonfire.

Billy, Nathaniel, Matthew in the paddock with Aunty Ceilia at the fire.

Nathaniel bringing logs to the fire.

Harry helping.

Time for Alfie's nap: Charley pushing Alfie, finally because at first he just wanted to be carried.

Alfie eating well with Smokey, the African Grey waiting patiently.

Your mum will be pleased to know how well you are eating today compared with yesterday.

Alfie helping Granny prepare the sprouts, self taught just by watching Granny.

Meanwhile the bigger boys are playing poker.

Granny and Alfie eating grapes.

Alfie happily eating his chocolate biscuit while talking to Granny and Olivia.

Charley extremely happy that he owns three continents, winning the game of Risk.