Drayton Manor

Our Day At Drayton Manor

On Friday 23rd July Daniel and Me headed for Drayton Manor.

It was a surprise so his excited squeal when he realised where he was going made it all worthwhile for me.

We did all the rides in Thomasland that he likes including Cranky for the first time! We went on a nice boat trip and saw plenty of animals. Daniel ended up getting wet by standing a bit close to the log flume - next time we'll go on it ourselves.



The day meant so much to me. I don't get many of them that I enjoy like that - he means the world to me and keeps me going in ways he'll never realise.

His Dad loves him unconditionally and always will.

My life is so negative these days and there are few bright points about it. Friday was one of those few bright points.

I love you Daniel - my little munchkin.

Daniel's Last Training Day 09/10

Daniel & all his friends have their final training day of the season. A very enjoyable day, and enjoyable experience all year. We're lucky to have a very supportive group of parents around us and look forward to meeting up again in September!

Daniel has come along very well - just needs to concentrate and toughen up a little. If he can duplicate what he does in the back garden he'll be fine.

No 1 in importance is that he's loved it - he hasn't missed one session

Daniel & Glasses

Daniel & Glasses

The news I'd feared was confirmed this week as we were told that Daniel would need glasses to correct problems with his eyes.

I'm so gutted for the little man - I just hope as its been caught early that wearing them for a couple of years will mean he won't need them at all later. We saw a nice specialist in Cirencester who confirmed what the hospital had said and told us the risks involved if we just left it.

Obviously there was no choice. We've found some nice ones with black/green sides so they look like Ben 10 glasses. My main concern is that he isn't teased at school because if he is I'll go ballistic.

He's been through enough already with the helmet. I know it's not the end of the world but I just want to take the problems away from him and give them to me. We have to make sure as little fuss is made of them as possible and Mum will be buying him an identical pair but as sunglasses (which he's used to wearing anyway).

This weekend he got a very deserved Player Of The Week trophy at training. Very proud.

Daniel Goes To Wembley

Daniel Goes To Wembley

Despite the result, Daniel had a great day yesterday. He came down on the coach with me, meeting all my friends and had a great time at the nice pub we stopped at with Jack and Uncle Alastair.



I expected parts of the match would pass him by and that was understandable. However, he did sing along a couple of times, shouting "Come On Villa" really loudly - it was a bit emotional for me when he was doing that, especially at Wembley.