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Grandkids, don’t you just love em
eaststandmike
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My wife suggested in the week that we have our youngest grandson stay with us Friday night to give our daughter a break. “No problem “ I said, he’s a diamond, love to have him.
So we all get up Saturday morning and while the wife is cooking breakfast I am in the living room playing on the floor with the little fella. Teletubbies are on the TV in the background and all of a sudden the little fella runs into another room then comes back clutching a model of Tinky Winky.
I was impressed that he has connected the fact he had a toy in his bag that matched the TV program and he wanted to show me however before I got the chance to comment he turned, threw it at the TV and promptly shattered the screen causing multiple rainbow lines to streak out in every direction.
After a hasty click & collect I arrived home clutching my new 4K all singing and dancing replacement only to be told by the wife the little darling is going to stay another night.
So we all get up Saturday morning and while the wife is cooking breakfast I am in the living room playing on the floor with the little fella. Teletubbies are on the TV in the background and all of a sudden the little fella runs into another room then comes back clutching a model of Tinky Winky.
I was impressed that he has connected the fact he had a toy in his bag that matched the TV program and he wanted to show me however before I got the chance to comment he turned, threw it at the TV and promptly shattered the screen causing multiple rainbow lines to streak out in every direction.
After a hasty click & collect I arrived home clutching my new 4K all singing and dancing replacement only to be told by the wife the little darling is going to stay another night.
After setting it up I spent the rest of the evening until he went to bed sitting in front of the TV like an Ice Hockey keeper guarding his net 
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The grandson is 17....27
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Lol, no, a two year old.MrOneLung said:The grandson is 17....1 -
Don’t worry, he’ll come good.8
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Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?
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We are in a child care bubble with my daughter as my my wife and daughter work together and as grandparents we provide child care and home schooling when my daughter works. All within the rules.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?9 -
I seriously feel your pain...
Only just replaced my TV thanks to my own little horror of a Son deciding to pull it over and so creating similar rainbow lines on the screen!! - Thanks to this forum I learnt about straps that can screw into the TV Unit / Wall.
Still doesnt stop the little bugger from touching it and getting his dirty paws over it at times - They really need to invent a TV that gives children a harsh electric shock if they go within a centimetre of the unit, even then that might be too close for my liking!!6 -
I remember that thread, good advice those straps.ForeverAddickted said:I seriously feel your pain...
Only just replaced my TV thanks to my own little horror of a Son deciding to pull it over and so creating similar rainbow lines on the screen!! - Thanks to this forum I learnt about straps that can screw into the TV Unit / Wall.
Still doesnt stop the little bugger from touching it and getting his dirty paws over it at times - They really need to invent a TV that gives children a harsh electric shock if they go within a centimetre of the unit, even then that might be too close for my liking!!3 -
I should have added my daughter has three children, we are not home schooling the two year old who broke the TVeaststandmike said:
We are in a child care bubble with my daughter as my my wife and daughter work together and as grandparents we provide child care and home schooling when my daughter works. All within the rules.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?0 -
If only you had a time machine 😉.eaststandmike said:
I remember that thread, good advice those straps.ForeverAddickted said:I seriously feel your pain...
Only just replaced my TV thanks to my own little horror of a Son deciding to pull it over and so creating similar rainbow lines on the screen!! - Thanks to this forum I learnt about straps that can screw into the TV Unit / Wall.
Still doesnt stop the little bugger from touching it and getting his dirty paws over it at times - They really need to invent a TV that gives children a harsh electric shock if they go within a centimetre of the unit, even then that might be too close for my liking!!1 -
Straps would not have saved the TV today, a Kevlar screen cover on the other hand.........1
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Yeah I'd buy the straps before my Son broke the old one and would hang him upside down by his ankles as I enjoy watching TV on my 32" TV with a couple of hundred quid in my pocket stillRedChaser said:
If only you had a time machine 😉.eaststandmike said:
I remember that thread, good advice those straps.ForeverAddickted said:I seriously feel your pain...
Only just replaced my TV thanks to my own little horror of a Son deciding to pull it over and so creating similar rainbow lines on the screen!! - Thanks to this forum I learnt about straps that can screw into the TV Unit / Wall.
Still doesnt stop the little bugger from touching it and getting his dirty paws over it at times - They really need to invent a TV that gives children a harsh electric shock if they go within a centimetre of the unit, even then that might be too close for my liking!!6 -
So, a TV is small price to pay.eaststandmike said:
We are in a child care bubble with my daughter as my my wife and daughter work together and as grandparents we provide child care and home schooling when my daughter works. All within the rules.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?1 -
Just defy them to move = No problem 😉
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If it's any consolation one of our grandkids was allowed to do some drawing on our not cheap low level units that the tele sits on. To be fair it was on paper however they've obviously given it the big scribble, as they do and with nothing underneath there's some nice 6 to 9 inch long indentations in the top which I only noticed the other day.ForeverAddickted said:
Yeah I'd buy the straps before my Son broke the old one and would hang him upside down by his ankles as I enjoy watching TV on my 32" TV with a couple of hundred quid in my pocket stillRedChaser said:
If only you had a time machine 😉.eaststandmike said:
I remember that thread, good advice those straps.ForeverAddickted said:I seriously feel your pain...
Only just replaced my TV thanks to my own little horror of a Son deciding to pull it over and so creating similar rainbow lines on the screen!! - Thanks to this forum I learnt about straps that can screw into the TV Unit / Wall.
Still doesnt stop the little bugger from touching it and getting his dirty paws over it at times - They really need to invent a TV that gives children a harsh electric shock if they go within a centimetre of the unit, even then that might be too close for my liking!!
I called the Mrs over and at first I was put firmly in the frame, it was my headphones, until I showed her that the indentations when consistent with a ball point pen.
Fortunately you have to catch it in the right light to see it. As Grandmas do she said not to worry she'd apply some beeswax and give it a good polish because these things happen! That's not how it would have ended had I not proved my innocence I can assure you 😉.3 -
Cheers for the answer. Just know so many people who are seeing grandparent/grandchildren I feel like we’re being naive in following the rules to the letter sometimes. I think the majority don’t have your valid reason to justify mind.eaststandmike said:
We are in a child care bubble with my daughter as my my wife and daughter work together and as grandparents we provide child care and home schooling when my daughter works. All within the rules.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?Good luck protecting the tv!2 -
not grandchild related, it’s a story about my niece which is relevant to the original post.
when my niece started school, she saw the teacher write on the interactive white board, went home and copied the teacher by drawing all over the tv in permanent marker5 -
Got a similar story. Happened before my time. My older brother wanted a colour TV, so started painting the screen on the b&w TV in the living room.Todds_right_hook said:not grandchild related, it’s a story about my niece which is relevant to the original post.
when my niece started school, she saw the teacher write on the interactive white board, went home and copied the teacher by drawing all over the tv in permanent marker7 -
Nothing wrong in forming a childcare bubble. Not only is it within rules, it's healthy for both generations to have that time together, especially for grandparents mental well-being which is as good a reason as any.The_Organiser said:
Cheers for the answer. Just know so many people who are seeing grandparent/grandchildren I feel like we’re being naive in following the rules to the letter sometimes. I think the majority don’t have your valid reason to justify mind.eaststandmike said:
We are in a child care bubble with my daughter as my my wife and daughter work together and as grandparents we provide child care and home schooling when my daughter works. All within the rules.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?Good luck protecting the tv!4 -
You may know this already but it sounds like you possibly don’t. As your child is under 1 you’re allowed under the rules to form a bubble with another household.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?1 -
Like you, I know many who seem to have ‘generously interpreted’ this childcare bubble angle. My kids adore my parents and it’s massively impacting them not seeing them.The_Organiser said:
Cheers for the answer. Just know so many people who are seeing grandparent/grandchildren I feel like we’re being naive in following the rules to the letter sometimes. I think the majority don’t have your valid reason to justify mind.eaststandmike said:
We are in a child care bubble with my daughter as my my wife and daughter work together and as grandparents we provide child care and home schooling when my daughter works. All within the rules.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?Good luck protecting the tv!However, at the end of the day we are not seeing them to protect them. In December I had to take some things over to my folks. Despite the temptation in being there, I wore a mask throughout, left the stuff outside their garage and didn’t get within 15ft of them when having a brief chat. I was 100% fine but My symptoms come through the next day, which I positive tested from. I am so thankful I didn’t ‘just pop in for five minutes’.
I’ve absolutely no doubt @eaststandmike appreciates just how lucky he is still having precious time with his grandkids.11 - Sponsored links:
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We had similar when mine were 18 months. Little sod climbed up the back of the stand, pushed the TV off shattering the screen. We took the following measures, with mixed success.
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when I wanted to watch TV when they went to bed I had to open the gate door :-)10
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Be honest mate.AFKABartram said:@eaststandmike
We had similar when mine were 18 months. Little sod climbed up the back of the stand, pushed the TV off shattering the screen. We took the following measures, with mixed success.
That's you and elfsborg last year14 -
You beat me to it, I was going to post the same.clb74 said:
Be honest mate.AFKABartram said:@eaststandmike
We had similar when mine were 18 months. Little sod climbed up the back of the stand, pushed the TV off shattering the screen. We took the following measures, with mixed success.
That's you and elfsborg last year0 -
Think I was just having a wobble after the frustration of seeing so many people ignore rules at Xmas, friends, who I now view in a different light.AFKABartram said:
Like you, I know many who seem to have ‘generously interpreted’ this childcare bubble angle. My kids adore my parents and it’s massively impacting them not seeing them.The_Organiser said:
Cheers for the answer. Just know so many people who are seeing grandparent/grandchildren I feel like we’re being naive in following the rules to the letter sometimes. I think the majority don’t have your valid reason to justify mind.eaststandmike said:
We are in a child care bubble with my daughter as my my wife and daughter work together and as grandparents we provide child care and home schooling when my daughter works. All within the rules.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?Good luck protecting the tv!However, at the end of the day we are not seeing them to protect them. In December I had to take some things over to my folks. Despite the temptation in being there, I wore a mask throughout, left the stuff outside their garage and didn’t get within 15ft of them when having a brief chat. I was 100% fine but My symptoms come through the next day, which I positive tested from. I am so thankful I didn’t ‘just pop in for five minutes’.
I’ve absolutely no doubt @eaststandmike appreciates just how lucky he is still having precious time with his grandkids.
My MIL comes over twice a week as part of the ‘under 1 year old bubble’ that ‘survival of the fittest’ asked about above. She can’t physically help due to oesteopharosus (so) but is moral support for my wife at least who has suffered with PND.
I don’t think I expected the fact my parents can’t see our lad would cut me up quite so much at times. Delighted for MIL and love the in-laws to bits but this is their 5th grandchild. It’s my parents first and after all the years it took to happen It really hurts me at certain times that they’ve effectively lost the whole first year that can’t be got back and that’s compounded when you see so many people doing what they want anyway. My parents had to watch their neighbours opposite grandchildren x 3 all turn up Xmas day (the grandparent is a ex nurse too can you believe) whilst they had to miss out on thier grandsons first Christmas.
I know there are plenty of people in similar or much, much worse predicaments, just a bit of a selfish vent I know.8 -
The same view as the corner at the old den.AFKABartram said:@eaststandmike
We had similar when mine were 18 months. Little sod climbed up the back of the stand, pushed the TV off shattering the screen. We took the following measures, with mixed success.4 -
And even if they are not under 1, they can still be childcare if you need to work. Theres also absolutely nothing wrong with a sleepover either as its good for everyone's mental health and still fits the criteria.SurvivaloftheFittest said:
You may know this already but it sounds like you possibly don’t. As your child is under 1 you’re allowed under the rules to form a bubble with another household.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?0 -
Wow......that was a pretty close call Bart, just goes to show how a moment of weakness can impact in a colossal mistake.AFKABartram said:
Like you, I know many who seem to have ‘generously interpreted’ this childcare bubble angle. My kids adore my parents and it’s massively impacting them not seeing them.The_Organiser said:
Cheers for the answer. Just know so many people who are seeing grandparent/grandchildren I feel like we’re being naive in following the rules to the letter sometimes. I think the majority don’t have your valid reason to justify mind.eaststandmike said:
We are in a child care bubble with my daughter as my my wife and daughter work together and as grandparents we provide child care and home schooling when my daughter works. All within the rules.The_Organiser said:Funny story, but how does that work with Covid rules? Nothing I’d like more than for my parents to see our 6 month old as they have been unable for two months now, but did t think it was possible!?Good luck protecting the tv!However, at the end of the day we are not seeing them to protect them. In December I had to take some things over to my folks. Despite the temptation in being there, I wore a mask throughout, left the stuff outside their garage and didn’t get within 15ft of them when having a brief chat. I was 100% fine but My symptoms come through the next day, which I positive tested from. I am so thankful I didn’t ‘just pop in for five minutes’.
I’ve absolutely no doubt @eaststandmike appreciates just how lucky he is still having precious time with his grandkids.
So, I have to say well done, you will never know how things might have turned out......it doesn’t bear thinking about.2
