Willow and Papa by phil_howcroft

Willow and Papa

Me and my Granddaughter Willow

My wife and I look after Willow four days a week (term time only, my daughter is a teacher)

We only have one more day as 'carers' before our daughter breaks up for the summer vacation and then takes one years maternity leave as Willow is going to have a sister or brother in September.

It's been great looking after Willow, I think she is probably my best friend (I don't have many friends !!!). In 12 months time we will be looking after 2 grandchildren :)

The link below shows me and willow on the same location (the side of our house , 11 months ago)

https://365project.org/phil_howcroft/365/2021-06-23

Me and Willow 11 months ago in the same location

https://365project.org/phil_howcroft/365/2021-06-23
July 23rd, 2022  
She has grown! A beautiful portrait that she’ll cherish
July 24th, 2022  
She has become quite the young lady! You and your wife are such a blessing for Willow and her parents!
July 24th, 2022  
@allie912 Allison, it's a great honour to have looked after willow , my wife still works part time, so it's been "me and willow" for a few hours each day

@corinnec thanks corrine, I hope so :)
July 24th, 2022  
Congratulations to all! Start working out more because two are twice as much fun with twice as much energy! Wonderful news!!!
July 24th, 2022  
She’s no more a baby now ! She’s a cute little girl ! You look like the happiest grandfather in the world !
July 24th, 2022  
It’s such a privilege to be able to spend time with your grandchildren. She is a sweetie. I look after my grandson one day a week and only have two more days before his mum goes on maternity leave as she is having a second baby in September. Seems we have grandkids about similar ages.
July 24th, 2022  
You will miss the regular contact but I'm sure there will be lots of visits.. @dide and I were saying the other day Willow looks very much like you..
July 24th, 2022  
How sweet! That's a keeper grandpa!
July 24th, 2022  
A beautiful, happy shot of the partners in crime! Those early days are so special. How wonderful that you shared them so intensely.
July 24th, 2022  
Wonderful portrait of both of you.
July 24th, 2022  
What a lovely happy photo!
July 24th, 2022  
Super shot - great to compare with 12 months ago !
July 24th, 2022  
Lovely portrait.
July 24th, 2022  
It's just amazing Phil how much I could see Willow has grown even before looking at the previous photo. Meanwhile you don't look any older to me. It sounds as if you have a great family set-up.
July 24th, 2022  
She looks so like you! And so grown up.
July 24th, 2022  
I agree, she has your looks. Still can't get over you're a grandpa!! :-)
July 24th, 2022  
Adorable image. Willow is growing up fast. And she is getting cuter and cuter each day.
July 24th, 2022  
Love it
July 24th, 2022  
What a super photo, she's a little mini you Phil, gorgeous!
July 24th, 2022  
Wonderful shot Phil, she is a poppet
July 24th, 2022  
Lovely capture Phil! You’ll miss her.
July 24th, 2022  
Lovely shot
July 25th, 2022  
You are so lucky to be able to look so much after Willow. We have a sweet 4- months old grandson and would love to be of help, especially when his mom will go back to work in September. However we live at more than one hour distance so it won’t be possible for us to be regular sitters. Unless we move to their city. Mmm… kind of complicated. In the meantime they have enrolled him in a daycare Center, but he’s so little still. Anyway I must stop Brooding and I congratulate you for the beautiful and clever pictures that you posted. Really cute! Fav
July 25th, 2022  
So sweet. You’re both going to miss looking after Willow regularly. But very exciting that a brother or sister is on the way. Congratulations!
July 25th, 2022  
@jackies365 thanks Jackie , looking after grandchildren is fabulous

@cocobella awww thanks corinne that is a lovely comment

@dide thanks Dianne, willow will be 2 at the end of October , by then she will have a little sister or brother :)

@julzmaioro awww thanks Julia, willow is great company and it has been lovely to look after her , as for looking like me , that's a lovely compliment :)

@marlboromaam a keeper for sure mags

@ljmanning it has been an honour and pleasure to look after willow :)

@amyk thanks Amy very kind of you :)

@jamibann thanks issi for your kind words

@beryl thanks beryl , much appreciated :)

@boxplayer thanks for your visit and word of support
July 25th, 2022  
@quietpurplehaze lol , Haze, you are too kind, I am sure I have aged a little since june last year :)

@newbank thanks newbank that is a lovely comment from you :)

@stowgarden cherrill I am almost a pensioner :)

@sangwann dione , thanks for the great words and continued support

@pdulis thanks Peter :)

@busylady a mini me :) lol Judith , I don't know if willow will be impressed by that (looking like Papa)

@denful awwwww thanks Denise
July 25th, 2022  
@carole_sandford thanks Carole , we will miss her for sure

@bkbinthecity cheers Brian much appreciated.

@caterina Caterina, thanks for your lovely words, I am sure you will get opportunities to look after your grandson

@nickspicsnz Nick we are looking forward to meeting Willows sister or brother , thank you for your support and kind words :)
July 25th, 2022  
Oh how lively. What a cutie.
July 26th, 2022  
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