I’m off to Italy on Saturday, the main reason for my visit is to meet my grandson Evan who was born on 30th January, 5 weeks early but I haven’t been there since Gracey’s Christening in 2010, that’s a long time to wait so naturally as time gets closer I’m thinking of all the things I want to pack into my brief visit.

• Cuddle Evan, meet him and introduce myself, nonna Marianne
• Cuddle Gracey, catch up with her and remind her who I am
• Hug my kids Tommy and Megan and tell them all over again how much I love them and miss them
• Hug Oana and tell her what a wonderful brave mother she has been, let her know I will be there for her whenever she may need me.
• Sit down and enjoy a home cooked meal with my family around me, I’m taking a bottle of the Jacob’s Creek fizz I won participating in English Mum’s Bake Off to celebrate Evan’s arrival Continue reading Italy for a weekend to see my grandson