Topic: Belated Congratulations

Gabrielle Bradford

Date: 2012-09-30 12:25 EST
Gabi had been so caught up in her own concerns over the past couple of weeks, it had completely slipped her mind that she had intended to buy something to celebrate the arrival of Jack Alexander, Caroline and Richmond's brand spanking new baby boy. With the worst of her fears assuaged, however, this shot straight back into her mind, and it was with an odd sense of enjoyment that she found herself looking through toys and teeny clothes. She lost several hours in several shops, but eventually pinned herself down to one little bundle of clothes, and one toy, hoping it would be well-received.

The little package arrived at Maple Grove Manor that afternoon, wrapped up neatly and bearing a short note of congratulations in her familiar rounded hand.

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Brynne Granger

Date: 2012-09-30 12:53 EST
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As belated as Gabi, but with no real excuse given that she'd been there on the day, Brynne jumped on the gift giving train with the merest prod from her own daughter, who was desperate to get hands on the new baby. What's the best way to sweet-talk new parents into handing their newborn baby over to your five year old for a few minutes? Nice pajamas for Mommy, and a How-To guide for Daddy, of course.

Dominic Granger

Date: 2012-09-30 13:13 EST
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From Ashlyn - what else but a marine-themed nightlight from the marine biologist in the family'

From Isabella - nothing; but then, who was really expecting her to even notice?

Cian Granger

Date: 2012-09-30 13:28 EST
From Cian - Nothing. He's too busy cavorting with a mermaid somewhere far from home and doesn't know anything about the newest member of the Granger family. I'm sure he'll find out sooner or later. :smile:

Piper Granger

Date: 2012-09-30 13:35 EST
This package arrived without any indication of where, or who, it had come from. Presumably it was family, but in Rhy'Din, that could be hard to discover. http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/KjQtQ4voBabcasIdOs3h6w/cid/60010042/id/XX3pcdJzTZKpV-QQ7khudA/size/c600x528.jpg

Jonathan Granger

Date: 2012-09-30 13:38 EST
From Jon and Vicki, an envelope, which contains a gift certificate for a weekend at the Imperial Grand Hotel and Casino, and even better, a promise to babysit for the weekend, so the new parents can have a little time to themselves.

Jon and Vicki babysitting for a weekend? Hey, it's good practice for the parents-to-be. Let the chaos ensue! I mean, yeah, the baby will be in good hands, ahem. ;-)

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Helena King

Date: 2012-09-30 15:32 EST
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Katt Batten

Date: 2012-09-30 17:37 EST
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Katt in a baby shop..Be afraid...

The package arrives a bit late but it was there. And with something for the parents too.

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