Tag Archives: Elsie

3-Part Day

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a 3-Part Day. The first part was waking up in your house and spending some time with you. It also entailed giving you a hug and saying good-bye to you as you trotted into your … Continue reading →

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Noordhoek Farm Village Fun

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie As I sit here writing, you are downstairs fast asleep (I hope) after a very eventful day. You and I had a fun time today at Noordhoek Farm Village. You loved their playground and we spent almost … Continue reading →

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Look Who Came Today

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you arrived for a couple of nights. I was so excited. You came like a whirlwind ready for fun!  There was some drawing with Granpa… And chess with Uncle David… You won (after … Continue reading →

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Kid’s Cave

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was another grand day with you visiting. In the morning, I worked, but we also did washing and it was fun to have little granddaughter clothes hanging on the line. In the afternoon, we went to … Continue reading →

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Ten Years Off Air

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today marks 10 years since my last morning drive show. For 10 full years I did the Rise & Shine show and now I’ve been ten years off air.  I think I may have mentioned before that … Continue reading →

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6th Birthday

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day you had a wonderful 6th birthday party. It’s your birthday on Tuesday so today we had your party. It was a lot of fun. We went to the shops quite early…for some essentials… … Continue reading →

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In Swellendam for a Party

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day I drove through to Swellendam to celebrate your 6th birthday party tomorrow! It’s so fun being here with you and getting to be part of all the preparations. The birthday cake was made … Continue reading →

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Elsie Came – the Buoy Left

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie You are here! How lovely it is to see you and we had a fabulous time at the beach today and at home afterwards. We parked by the bridge and walked over the bridge and onto the … Continue reading →

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Hanging Out With Elsie

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I hung out. I hope you remember this day. We had a lot of fun together. Mama and Papa had to go to Worcester, so I got to take you to … Continue reading →

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First Day of Grade R

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today you started your first day of Grade R. I’m so excited for you and so proud you had such a great first day. You have really grown in confidence over the last 6 months and you … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cat

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day you got your Grade RR report and  you have done so well! These are some of the highlights. I’m sure you are going to love Grade R next year. The other thing I … Continue reading →

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The News of the Day

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was a very warm summery day initially. The wind came in from the north, so the sea was super flat and I had a lovely swim. You drew a self portrait and it was perfect! I … Continue reading →

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A Day for the Birds!

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today I was so excited to see a video of you reading! Well done my girl! So fluent and so confident. Today was also day for the birds! Someone down at the beach area feeds them in … Continue reading →

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Grandparent’s Day – A Blog by Elsie and Granny

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went to your school’s Grandparent’s Day! How fun was that? We had a good time.  There were beautifully laid tables… Lots of grandparents… Plus of course, plenty of  yummy treats… This is … Continue reading →

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Highs & Lows of the Day

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day that had highs and lows. The biggest high of the last 24 hours though, was hearing that yesterday, you, my sweet, darling Elsie, invited Jesus into your heart. I couldn’t be more delighted. … Continue reading →

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