Welcome Harrison. Now we all have a job to do.

 

Two grandads with their boy.

I remember well finding the baby in the top photo crying, at about seven years of age. 

I tried to comfort him and he said, amongst big tears, "I'm the youngest Prowse. I'm going to be the last one left!"

Thirty six years later I reminded him how wrong he was. Actually, he now has lots of younger cousins and one little guy who showed up ten days ago with the name Harrison Robert Prowse. His son.

I don't think it's fair that babies
should be so damn cute!

Okay, that upset little seven year old is already proving himself to be a great dad. 

As grandad I have a specific job description. 

Here are the terms on my contract:

• Always have a jar of biscuits and chocolate ready.
• When with the little man, never neglect to supply an ice cream.
• Teach him to be kind.
• Build up his self esteem so that no imbeciles will be able to put him down.
• Keep him well away from organised religion.
• Love him and let him know that you do.

I have been appointed a grandma who will be a partner in this new venture. She has experience of child rearing. 

Obviously, mum and dad have the most important and most stressful jobs, but it is also important that the little guy learns of the great pleasure that can be gained from an ice cream.

"Hey, this is better than that healthy
stuff they give me at home!"

Aunty Steph will also be performing an important roll by keeping an eye on his fashion sense and teaching him how to draw and paint.

Okay team, let's do this!