bless you! how lovely to read how mellow you are at this stage in your life and how totally in awe of all that surrounds you now.

thank you it was a lovely blog!

Now I'm even more jealous of the Evans family - I used to have a female german shepherd, they're the most wonderful dogs ever! So loyal and reliable. Enjoy all your days.

xxxxx

Morning

Wow, what a blog. It brought tears to my eyes and made me incredibly broody.

Chris you truly have life sussed and I am not in the least bit jealous of that. You deserve it, you bring joy to the nation each evening, you've shared this incredible experience with us and I hope you will continue to share and you are an all round top bloke.

Keep blogging.

Enjoy the card that God has dealt you my friend.

Lots of love
AliB
xx

Umm, Chris...

Its Saturday.

Not that I'm complaining, fantastic blog. Insightful, emotive and passionate. Pretty much what one needs on valentines day, no matter who or what the object of your affections.

No need to tell you to enjoy, you have that mastered already.

The object of my affections knows his place, always has done. The pecking order goes:

Cats
House Rabbit
Me
Chickens
Other rabbits and guineas
Swans
Dog
Him
Tortoise.

It works and we are all quite happy, especially the cats. The tortoise is last because, well she's not around for 5 months of the year.

MW, a!

Good morning one all in blog land,

Now that was a truly heart felt blog, one many a man thinks but does not put into words. I have felt what you wrote on many an occasion but sadly never put into words the way you have. I admire that and wish you many more years feeling the way you do. I also know what you mean by the pecking order lol it's there for good Chris and as long as you can feel the way you do now, for the rest of days, you will have a fantastic life and enjoy it to the max.
As you can see from the blog MWa has just written, I am second to last and am as happy as I could be, as she shows me that life is to be shared, not only with her but with everything she holds dear.
Enjoy Valentines day, for it is about love and you have shown this and shared this with all of us here and many more.

Errol xxx

How wonderful - what wouldn't I give to be hold them again like that.................

Wishing you a restful weekend
Love
Kirstie
x

Chris,

What a lovely surprise to get a Saturday blog.

Thank you for sharing your special moments with us xx It fantastic to see where you are now with the girl on the sofa! :o)

You really are in a good place now Chris and reaping the well earned rewards - you deserve every single second of it!

It's just me, myself and I in my abode which is great, at times, but I would swap it without a second thought to be in that special place you are now!

Love to Noah, Tash, Beth and you xxxxxxxx

Mary xx

ps. I will enjoy the rugby even more today knowing you will be cheering us on!

Ahh, Chris. That was so lovely you've made me cry. My second baby is due in a couple of weeks. Was feeling a bit nervous but I can't wait for it now. What a gorgeous thing to write about him giving you his time, not the other way around. So true. SOB.

Chris

Another piece of advice - so long as the chicken doesn't actually fall out of the fajita Noah won't care it everything is perfect. It took me a lomg time to learn that one!

Wishing you many more special moments I wish I could write about mine in the way you do.

Diddy

Trust you to give us that bit more of your time to share special moments, thanks.

As many others have said, you have to live every moment because all of a sudden Noah will be running round the house throwing things about. Except that when you say "What are you doing??" His answer will be "Looking for my passport/guitar/car keys/the rings cos the wedding's in an hour" and so on.

I have a serious birthday this year (the one kind people say "but s*^$ty is the new forty"), the first grandson is 2 years old and five hundred miles away, and I think - where did it go?!? Answer? Where you left it!

Just a final fling on the pecking order - Noah first, dog second, the rest - third. Your dog will always be 2 years old and needs you for everything (at which point Alfie Westie came over for a back scrunch and to say "Is it lunchtime yet?").

Have a great Valentine's and thanks again for the last few months - all those shows should get Sonys!

Cheery!
Rob, Alfie and Valentine Girl

Morning Chris

Thankyou for sharing your morning with us.

Michele.xx

Oh how you have made me laugh!!! Some lovely words there too which I am sure many men feel but never get to say.

The magical moments that you have had in the last few days will just keep on coming as he grows and changes and develops, every different stage is so special.

They really are magical little creatures. I still find it hard to believe that our three all grew inside me and we created them!!

Have a fantastic weekend, I will be enjoying a nice bottle of fizz in your pub tonight with my hubby, Can't wait!!

Christoff you're such a sweetheart and at this unexpected moment I'd like to reiterate everything I've previously said here re. the joy you have to come. But can I add something.

The years may pass in a flash and you may wonder where they went. But many's the time when, during my infrequent periods at home rather than rushing round Ireland like a madwoman, I spend an evening with the GD, watching rubbish on TV, enjoying a takeaway or some hitherto undiscovered pasta dish a la mum, when she snuggles down on the sofa, puts her head on my lap and says, "Mum, do a mousy for me will you?"

Now then. A mousy is what I used to do when she was a little fractious at little more in age than Noah. It involves ever-so-gently running my fingertips around her face, starting at the forehead, down her cheeks and behind her ears, gently gently. It used to mesmerise and calm her then and it does to this day. Almost 30 years later. She is now taller and much more gorgeous than me, and a Top Top Bird, a cross between Boadicaea and Penelope Pitsop. I marvel at her every single day.

So that, at least, will last a life-time. Ok, so you won't be Doin' Mousys like me when he's a strappin' 6ft.6 rugger-bugger, hahaha, but you'll find your equivalent and you'll remember this time.

It's firmly etched into your memory and that's all that matters, my friend.

And can I also add, as possibly the oldest listener on Planet Ev, that it seems like only yesterday that I first witnessed the madman that was the young Chris Evans. I warmed to him then and still do, through all the ups and downs of your career, so many things have changed and who'd have thought, in those early days, you'd be where you are today.

Well, me, for one.

Because Life Is What Happens....

I wish you all well.

Clodagh.xx

What a lovely, lovely blog, thanks Chris. I must second kirstiett1, I would give anything to cuddle my babies again, and have those "getting to know you" stare-out sessions. Soon they become smiles, giggles, chats, enjoy every moment.

Chez boleyn there is much tutting and eyerolling going on this morning teenwise. "This half term is going to be sooooooooo boring..." Hey ho.

Happy Valentine's Day to anyone who's interested.

Chocolates, flowers and pink fizz - I'm such a sucker for commercialism.


A x

You Tash and Noah have brightened up the credit crunch and made things so much happier. Keep the good work up. I have listened to you from tv days to radio two. Kiss baby noah for me x

Christophe, Tash and baby Noah

Truly honoured that you are sharing this most precious of times with us. Your writing this morning Chris is truly from the heart and for that we thank you dearly.

As for the pecking order in Diva Towers, mrssootycat certainly rules the roost! I think me 'n' him are on a level pegging!

Just got back from the nail bar - gone back to black, yay! - Himself is over the allotment and Soccor Saturday is on in the background.

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

Because we're worth it.

Deev
x x x

These first few days will stay with you forever. As will as the 'millions' of photos that you have been taking, film Noah as well with all the members of your family. This week I have just been copying our old video footage from cassette to dvd. and it is just so lovely to see my two children's lives unfolding on film with family members who are sadly no longer with us. Brilliant for them to see and for us to remember.
SD
x

What a truly wonderful blog Christoff. Enjoy every moment, as I'm sure you will!

x

Chris, Chris, Chris.

You never cease to amaze me.

A Saturday blog, and the real Chris Evans, is standing up.

I'm going to gloat here.

A good few years back, when you were being hounded by the press, badmouthed, and by your own admittance "acting like an idiot most of the time" (as you've stated on the show -- the dark place), I said you'd bounce back and go on to become truly one of the nation's finest entertainers.

Yes, the Big Breakfast, Toothbrush and TFI Friday, etc, but that was as 'the artist formerly known as Chris Evans'.

I was told that you were washed up, finished, nobody would touch you with a bargepole.

I said no, he'll be back, you watch. I was right.

You wound your neck in, worked hard, grew up, and thanks to Lesley Douglas giving you a chance, here you are. And, here you are sounding happier than I've known you to be, from what we, the punters, get to see from a (I hate this word) "Celebrity".

Your home life sounds blissful, you have a cracking wife, two lovely kids, and a dog that is happy to share the back of the pecking order. Plus, you have created a monster with Drivetime on Radio 2.

From fame to the 'wastelands' and back again. Like a phoenix from the flames, you old showoff :-)

You made it back, thank god.

Chris Evans........You did well my son.

Enjoy it buddy.

Tobes

Wow, what a surprise and utter privelege to hear from you on a saturday Chris.
Your blogs this week have been an absolute joy to read, your excitement infectious.
I feel we of the blog are more like surrogate parents to your little Noah, than strangers and wish the 3 of you the best of times in the future.
I personally am honoured that you would take the time and effort in keeping us up to date on what must be a very precious weekend. Thank you for this wonderful blog, long may it continue.

Ta ta , hugs and kisses,
Auntie Lin xxx

I've never felt the compulsion to respond to a blog before, but Mr Evans you made me cry. Oh that every new father could heed your wise words and take a little time just to marvel at the very being of the person they have helped to make. Mothers, I feel, do this more naturally, and certainly I am still in awe of the person who entered my world 22 years ago, and could happily still spend time just gazing at him!

Alas, now he is an adult and I have a much more peripheral role to play in his life. So enjoy those hours, moments or seconds with the very same amazement with which you have today, for love grows stronger in those special times.

With heartfelt best wishes

Maddies nan xxx

(Yes, there is yet another generation waiting to come your way somewhere as yet floating in the ether!)

I am well into this blogging now. I really believe it when you say you read all our messages, thanks Chris, how you find the time I don't know.
I have three sons (all grown now and in their twenties) and I remember all those moments. They are still my three best friends.
Hug for Noah. love to Natasha and you.
Best Wishes from Su D in Cornwall x x

Thanks for sharing Chris!

Enjoy the moment

I have never done this before but am compelled to do so after reading the beautiful words written by you today. If only other people would simply enjoy their gorgeous children for what they are and see that they are indeed precious gifts to be cherished.
My own boys are big now but I often look at them and remember how precious those quiet moments with them as babies were. Oh, I could have eaten them!!!
Enjoy this time, you don't get it back again unfortunately but life with children is certainly a rollercoaster. Enjoy the ride!

Love to you all and take it one day at a time,

Love Lainey
xxxx

Christoph, not for the first time this week I've been brought to tears whilst reading your blog. The joy and contentment you are feeling is obvious and it's lovely that you are so happy to share it with us all.

Loved the photo of you, Tash and the gorgeous Noah in the paper today. Will you do an OK/Hello spread and donate the fee to charity again?

I suspect you and Noah are going to have plenty of 'us times' which you'll both remember forever. Being told off as a child is inevitable, and although I know I got told off plenty of times, all I can honestly remember is the love and laughter in our family both as a child, and now as a big old grown up! My mum was never too busy to stop for a hug or a cuddle, and that made us feel like the luckiest kids ever. She used to say that those moments had to be enjoyed right there and then otherwise they'd be gone, and I think she was right.

Enjoy every moment Chris.

jillygoat xx

Aww Tobes - that was lovely!

Now, can someone (Ripples maybe?) please explain .... I am watching the rugby, France vs Scotland (yay for the Evans brothers!) but why have the majority of the Scottish team got half a roll of gaffa tape round their earoles, lumps of plaster stuck to their heads etc etc. They are by no means a pretty bunch - more like extras from a Hammer Horror Fillum.

Odd. Most odd.

Keeping me company for the duration is a bar of green and blacks organic choc with ginger. Anyone want a piece ... ?

Next: the curry!!

ttfn

Deev xx

I know it may be inappropriate and a bit scooby, but I can't tell you how proud I am of the Evans clan at the moment.

Dear old CLP, sharing his wonderful experience, and, as a barren woman, it's been a grand experience to see it from Dad's side (I have many experiences from mum's side with friends and family). So thank you for that.

And now, as a Scot living in England, I am so thrilled with Scotland's rugby performance. The Evans brothers have had a sterling game (so far, still on going) and Thom was SO close to a try wihtin the first micro seconds of the game. If Scotland continue to play like this throughout the tournament, and we beat England, I shall be well content.

Thank you Chris and GOTS for sharing your wonderful experience(s) with us. May the Gods bless you and your lovely, growing family. Good luck, Noah.

Gosh, bit overwhelmed!
jx

Hi Chris,
I'm another one who felt compled to register and comment after reading your blog.

I have to say Noah is a little stunner, he's so cute. Loving the show and now loving the blog, sitting spending time with Noah sounds so precious and such good bonding time which I know your enjoying as your gushing about it on here (please keep doing it!).

Big congratulations on your new family, enjoy your time. Keep going on the radio - you make me laugh on the bus on the way home (I can get some funny looks sometimes!).

Charliecoffee Xx

Thom Evans - YOU BEAUTY.....................xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Come on Max .... Make it an amazing day for your folks coming here from the Carribean, or wherever it was!

Sorry, not that it's not already...

Shall I stop now...

Yep, think it's best!

GO GO Evans's!!!!!!!!!

LOL Jen - brilliant!

Mr Deev thought I'd lost the plot just now at young Evans' skills ...!

Just read your blog Chris how lovely to read your thoughts, you are a very modern man. My husband and I have just been for a walk we are both pensioners now I can well remember the time when we had our children, I can remember life being very hectic and maybe we didnt do what you are doing now just relaxing and taking it very easy making the most of your time with Noah. Years ago Fathers were not so hands-on glad things have changed now its a shared thing nappy changing etc. Enjoy your life you seem to be in a very calm stage of your life I must prefer this new Chris rather than the old Chris (not that I knew you) your life seemed so hectic then. Love to all

What on earth is it with the Evans-s this week, well done Tom... COME ON SCOTLAND.

It's the first post I've managed to write this week....
so for Mr CLP and the former girl-on-the-sofa, congratulations.
And addressing Mr Noah Evans, -

Welcome matey. One day when you're grown up, you can look at Daddy, and .... (take it from someone who listens to what he says a lot)..... know that you have made him one of the happiest and proudest people that there is.
Best wishes, steve

The score line does not reflect the game, I feel, Deevs, grand game, we should have come out with more. However, after France's outcome last week I thought we'd get absolutely whooped today and we've not been. We can be proud of our game, our attempts, our skills and our play. Team's looking good, especially them there Evans boys! (Will Noah play for Scotland too?!!!)

Now, come on you Welsh!!!

jx

Jen - surely Noah will grow into an F1 World Champion? Or a Ryder Cup Winning Captain? Or a .... or a ...... wonderful person just like his daddy!

Gonna go get the curry on the go now before the England game kicks off at half past.

Not a leek in sight!

Hi Chris

What a fantastic blog, so heartfelt and magical. It is a true honor to share in all your experiance's at this a most precious time.

Love to you all

LJPX

Chris what a lovely blog - big softie you!!!
Got a tear in my eye now - probably as well as I'm just about to watch England "play" rugby. Soft focus!!

Beesmum xxx

Christoff, that was an inspiring and heartfelt piece of writing.
Took me right back to when my son was born.
Tip Top bit of work baby, you ought to keep that piece to show your lad when he is older.

JTT

Hi Tash, Chris, Noah and Beth!!

Isn't life wonderful?

Chris, next time you and Noah have Daddy and son time, try these;

Stick your tongue out, hold it for about 3 seconds then put it back. Watch Noah. He'll copy you.

Do the same with a pretend yawn....or big exagerrated blink....or smile....or turning your head one way or the other.....or making kisses. Give Noah the chance to imitate you.

Then try simple words. Daddy, Noah, Mummy like that. Watch him trying to form the words.

Anyone who says that tiny babies can't imitate and smile has never really looked at them and done exactly what you are doing with Noah.

(Yes, I am a senior paediatric nurse and midwife!!)

aA

Chris what a lovely lovely blog, you sound so happy and content,enjoy every mintue of your beautiful boy Noah,
lot of love to all of you.xx

Got a tear in my eye now..
x

Jen - agree the score did not reflect our game! Great performance by the Evans brothers!

Cheryl - not sure why they wear that tape, think it's to keep their ears flat! Some of them look quite scarey!

I wouldn't like to get in the way of some of those Welsh players!!

Cheryl - if you are still there could you post your spicy potato receipe please? I know you've posted it a couple of times, sorry to ask again. Fancy having them with my steak tonight.

Happy Valentines Day - hope you are all having a nice day.

Mary xx

And one final hint for you....

...buy a good baby sling.

Make sure it fits correctly.... Noah should have his head resting under your chin, not swinging around your navel like a sack of spuds.

Put a big coat over the top of babe and sling, hitch up Beth and go walkies. The movement, warmth and sound of your heartbeat will have Noah snoozing peacefully and Tash can relax in the bath and sleep.

DO NOT let her use this time to do stupid stuff like cleaning or laundry. This is HER rest time.

I wish all the dads I deal with were as 'switched on' as you, Chris. My job would be soooo easy!!!

aA

Nice advice aA
Absolutely Mary
Good night all
(Just a word for you Ms GOTS, well done, rest easy and sleep well when you can!)
jx

What a treat - a Saturday blog, and so lovely Chris. Isn't watching a baby so much better than watching the tv?

And nice one Tobes, you big softy you.

Like Clodagh I just love spending time with my gorgeous daughter - we're off shopping tomorrow, so I might just have to buy her something nice. My 2 gorgeous sons are ok too.

xxxx

Cheers Annie,

I only call it as I see it. I'm certainly not trying to kiss Chris' backside or play up to him. I don't operate that way.

I meant it. He can buy me a pint anyday ;-)

Come on Watford, turn over the Chelski in the F.A. Cup.

Tobes

England are doing alright in the rugby - but they're nowhere near as gawj as the prem footballers of leather-clad biker brigade!

xx

Tobes: I'm sure no-one thought you were sucking up to Chris, sorry if that's what my comment sounded like. Your comments were lovely.

xxxx

Cheryl, you and your bikers, eh? :-)

Donington Park had better prepare itself I reckon.

There's a Diva on her way with a love missile big enough to cover the land of leather.

I know Annie, I know. He owes me a pint after that post anyway!!!!

Tobes

Chris, what a fantastic blog and a lovely surprise. I am new to this blogging malarky, and really didn't expect you to post one on a Saturday. You really brought a smile to my face and a small tear to my eye. Thank you for sharing your precious moments with us. long may all your hopes and dreams continue.
D.x.

Oh how lovely, and what a surprise! Been out all day (to Leeds Castle...fab) and just logged on to find a Saturday post!

Chris I love the way you post, so genuine and you made me laugh out loud with the fajita comparision.

You will have so many different special moments, they don't stop coming. When LM tells me without any prompting 'love you Mummy' it is totally priceless and I know that I must have earned that.

Thanks for sharing again Chris absolutely love reading how happy you are.

Debbie x x

PS: Cheryl, saw a falconery display and thought of you hehe. You would have enjoyed it honest!

Tobes

And July is how far away ..??

Deb - you are a cruel, bad woman. Evil!!

Anne - will work out your London travel do-dah tomorrow.

Deev xx

What are you trying to do to me?

If I do something silly it'll be all your fault!!

Only kidding, but you lot are making me so broody xxx

Seriously though, Tash, you are going to get SO tired, please please rest when you can, let people cuddle Noah so you can take a break, you must look after yourself so that you can look after him xxxx

Happy Valentines Day you lovely family,

Em xx

Thanks Cheryl. I so need help! Haven't done London for about 20 years. Off to look at hotel website.

xxxx

Can't wait! x

Congratulations Chris, Tash, Beth and Welcome Babby Noah....I have not written on here for a while, but I have been lurking and have been waiting for the great news.

It is true, enjoy every second! They do grow so fast. There is no love like that you have for your child(ren).

Enjoy the next chapter of your life, it will be all consuming and absolutely beautiful. I still look at my boys with wonder and absolute joy. To think, they are actually a part of us....it is amazing. Tash, look after yourself, you will be exhausted but it will be an awwwwwwww exhausted :-)

Happy Valentine's Day you four and thanks for the Saturday blog....

Now go and get on with nappy changing and give Noah a hug from all the bloggers :-)

Joannie the Mancunian living in Toronto

Me? Evil? Nah.

But I'm not usually a big fan of such displays myself, this one actually was very good. Especially as the birds wouldn't do as they were told and the guy was so funny about it.

Then he bought this bird out that can't fly, can run at 12mph and jumps to catch snakes out of trees. Even threw about a plastic snake to demonstrate. Classic.

x x x

Cheryl: Just had a look at the hotel website. Smart, eh? although, I've probably got a cupboard!

xxxx

Annie does London?

Think I've seen that film!!

:-)

Tobes

What a lovely blog.

Enjoy your tiny bundle of love. He will grow up so soon.

Hope you and Tash have a lovely evening with Noah and Beth...


TrailerT x x

You know how most of the "Do you remember where you were when.........." references are pretty negative?
Well I reckon that there's the best part of 6 or 7 MILLION people will remember where they were when young Noah Evans finally arrived.
He has a lot to live up to, but if his Dad keeps up the good work as per today's overtime stint then we don't have to worry too much do we?
Now - did anyone else have Christmas dinner today? We did. Spare turkey crown in the freezer that needed eaten so I was delegated to do the business. Roasties, sprouts, carrots, sausages and stuffing. Plus some frozen Yorkshire puds.
The present Mrs RfS declared herself well satisfied for Valentines. And there's Thorntons for telly time too!
Cheery!

Amazing blog from Chris today. It is wonderful just to gaze at a baby and the advice about a sling is first rate. It was the best thing we bought for our little man (and he's 29 this July!). Both his Dad and i had some wonderful walks with him strapped to one of us. It was then invaluable when his little sister came along two years later as left hands-free to hold on to him while she was secure. Oh going all gooey at the thoughts of them then, especially as little man gets married in the summer.
Shame about the rugby but something had to bring us down to earth this week!

Off to cook some steak and open the bubbly in deference to the day.

Go on Watford.

1-0 up against the Russian revolutionski.

Tobes

Tobes: Annie does London could be a very scary film.

Rob: Christmas in February? Sounds good, enjoy the Thorntons.

xxx

No, no, no. no.

Chelsea 2-1 up inside of 90 seconds.

No fair!!

Tobes

Hello lovelies.

Chris, I can only echo what everyone else has said today and say thank you for sharing this lovely moment of your life with us. I have cried more tears of ... I was going to say joy but it's not just joy, it's gratitude too - to have shared this special moment - because it really does feel like you want us to share your happiness. Thank you so much. I'm so glad you've finally found peace in your life - you sound truly truly content.

My daughter gave me my one and only Valentines card this morning, telling me that no-one will ever love me as much as she does, so I guess I've done something right!

T xxxxx

Argh Tobes - was just about to say thanks for the footie update when you blogged again with bad news! Come on Watford!!!!

3-1?????

Oh poo.

Tobes

How did that happen????????? Did someone put a rocket up anelka's bottom???

right gang. I feel pants so am bidding you all a very happy valentines night.

if i'm awake coughing at 3am, i'll catch you all then!!

Deev x x x
Celebrating Valentines Night with lemsip and benilyn

Feel better hon

T xxxx

Night Cheryl, hope you feel better tomorrow.

xxxxx

Thank you Chris for sharing such intimate and heartfelt moments with us.

To be so confident and honest in your comments speaks volumes about where you are as a person right now.

What lovely comments here on the blog - gives one renewed belief in the human spirit (well that and the Welsh rugby Team..........)!

Contuinue to enjoy Noah, and look after Tash - brilliant that she is enjoying feeding Noah - the role model we midwives long for!!!

Love to you all
xxx

What a beautiful blog entry today, it is so lovely to hear that all 3 of you (Beth maybe not so!) are so happy and content. As you say, you have been tired before so you will get used to that, isn't it the least of your worries with such a beautiful human being now totally dependant on both of you for his every need? I am so happy for all of you that Noah's first 5 days have been such a dream! xxx

Hi Chris
I have enjoyed reading your blog.
I am a mum myself and have recently launched a product called Mamascarf, which is a breastfeeding scarf. Would you like a Mamascarf for Natasha? It's for discreet but stylish feeding in public and it also provides essential support without the need for a cushion. I am happy to send her one if you would like as a new baby gift and then you can talk about how wonderful it is to all of your listeners!;0)

What a lovely entry today Chris, you've reminded me of watching my husband sitting with our 1st daughter nearly 8 years ago, then our son 5 years ago and our youngest daughter almost 3 years ago (gosh the time's gone quickly!), all the kids were always much more settled with him than me as when with me the would smell my milk and want to be fed, remember that in the future if ever Tash can't settle Noah! Your blogs this week have been so emotional and from the heart, thank you so much for sharing this special time with us all, wishing you and Tash lots of love and joy MCM xxx

#75 KeiraOM, I would be interested in finding out more about your breastfeeding scarf, I do a lot of voluntary work with new mums supporting them to breastfeed successfully.

HOW WONDERFUL, LOTS OF LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO ALL OF YOU .

It all brings back very happy memories, now, but as always hindsight is wonderful.

Savour every moment even when you are tired, you only live once and things sometimes only happen once in a lifetime so make the most of every moment together.

xx

Wow I did it, I got my ARF request played.

I've been away for a couple of days so I've only just found out.

I know it was a bit of a cheap shot of a choice given the circumstances but it did a job.

So as I can no longer be considered as a new kid and I have achieved the holy grail of all bloggers I will bid you all adieu and good luck.

Not quite such a new kid as I once was.

Makes me honoured to read your heartfelt thoughts and im looking forward to them more every day :)

Sara xx

I'm trying ever so hard to write here without typo's, have not found the magic answer to make text larger.

Anyway Mr Chris working Saturdays doing overtime but very nice to read. What a lovely photo in the Daily Mail too.

U2 so exciting my question would be on the Beautifulday Video, were they really on the runway with the aircraft flying overhead.

Your joy and happiness has been the light of the week which we have all been able to share. At work we were all excited waiting to see if the curry worked and when the news came the texts were flying around. Thanks for sharing your excitement with us all - you made us all feel a part of it. Much needed with all the other doom and gloom rubbish in the news.

Love to you and Tash and welcome to the world for little Noah

XX

Bloody Hell Rodney!...

He said, trying to sound al macho and geezerish.

That was lovely to read, just come back from a 70th birthday party of someone who my wife used to teach with, her friends so I drove, and was reflecting on what thoughts you have as you turn 70, with regards to how much longer an' all that....Then you flip it right round.

The advice you got was Bang on! I spent most of Max's formative years pushing him to, sit up, crawl, crawl faster, walk, run, talk etc etc. With Ciara, no pressure take your time dear.

They're both very different to each other, but I suspect they would have been anyway.

I also remember the fear...I used to play Golf, have cars to mess around with, drink at the Pub, watch loads of Rugby...Now I don't...I work hard and I work late but I always get home for dinner and bedtime before heading back to the office...I don't do most of the other things, but neither do I miss them ( I can be rubbish at Golf again when they are older).

I still do what I want, but, what I want is very different, I was told once that when you return home after the birth of your first child, someone comes along while you are asleep and swaps your brain....It's true and as you say, way more eloquently than I could ever hope to above. It's the best.

The only advice I will offer is...Don't take him to a Wasps match...He will support them from that day on, and there's not a thing you can do...Trust me.






DeeeeeeeeeV.......If you wish to know why they tape themselves up so.
The next time England are playing and they zoom in on Martin Johnson.
Look at his ears, if that doesn't help, call me!

CLP: I was really rooting for Scotland today thanks to the Evans interest. Cracking players aren't they....Unlucky Scotland, very unlucky.

Rambling Ripples xxxx

*Thrilled* about Noah's arrival...cheers to your family!! He IS a cutie!! LOVE love your show Chris....Hugs and kisses to you all....Your HUGE fan, Valerie from Manitoba, Canada xox

Dear Chris and Tash.

Congratulations - to you both.

Love your show - love you and the gang - so funny - it makes my day - hate it when you go on holidays. Can you tell me when you are away next so I can book my holiday away at the same time please.

Ps my husband will be so jealous of your new car. it is fantastic. x

Well that's me then for another 3 weeks. Am off back over t' sea aboard HMS Eejit on me latest missionary tour. And this time I shall take careful note what deck I'm parked on so as not to hold 50 irate truckers hostage.

Play nicely while I'm gone won't yous. I shall no doubt dip in now and again since I can't listen in to the fun and frolics. Boo. I did say I would get meself one a them MDF players so I can Offload the best bits, but the GD has expressly forbidden it since she knows it'll either trigger the Tourrettes when I can't do it or the knob falls off; or I'll be walkin' straight under the Luas, mid-titter.

Ripples, I know exactly what you mean re. Martin Johnson's ears. The rugger-bugger ex-hubby still sports a lovely cauliflower ear to this day. Mind you it's nowt to do with scrummin' down. More to do with 10 years' chewin' from meself, topped off with a flyin' kettle. Bless 'im.

And in the wake of Valentines' Day, cheer up if yous didn't get one. It's only in recent years that Renee and I have quit sending one to my older sister, fearful of the horrific fall-out if she discovered that she didn't have any admirers lurking beneath the parapet.

Not that we needed to worry. She always managed it. Slushy mystery cards used to arrive with her name on and stamped with HM Prison... no, that's not true.. Me, on the other hand, I always got the mucky ones that I used to have to secrete in some imaginitive place lest Renee found 'em and clattered the back of me ear. Like it ws MY fault..

You know what. That's one of life's great mysteries. How come a woman who can never find her glasses, remember what day it is or whether she's taken her water-tablets, can sniff out my private mail with more efficacy than the average bloodhound.

Funny, that.

Righto. Must go, there's a funny noise and steam comin' from the kitchen. I bet she's found that letter from Bravissimo.

Clodagh.xx

PS. Bugger. Fancy U2 comin' over here just as I get to Dublin.

I'm tryin' not to take it personally.

Clodagh.xx

This is my first visit, and now I am completely hooked! I love your show and now I am utterly caught up in your happines and joy. What a wonderful antidote to the doom and gloom everywhere...sending you and your family every good wish possible.

Wow Chris, have just finished reading your blog and although others made me emotional I am now writing after having had a good cry.

Amazing - it has taken my breath away.

Speaking a single mother to the two most brilliant, gorgeous and lovely 8 & 11 year old girls who have a father who shows no interest in seeing or even speaking to them and no interest in finacially supporting them ( a secondary thing - I would give anything for them to have a relationship with him as that is what they want), you have finally restored some of my faith in men.

Catherine x x

Hi Marvellouscornishmum, that's great, you should take a look at www.mamascarf.co.uk
Thanks
Keira

Good morning all in the world of blog and how are we this fine morn?

So how many of you enjoyed a romantic Valentines meal last night?

I was asked to go out and do the shopping about 6.30pm and with a list in my hand, a pen and the purse, and keys in the other, off I went. Upon my return I was greeted outside by the amazing MWa and a big kiss and the words 'Happy Valentines Day'

It was at this point I became a little nervous as I had been told to expect something, all sorts passed through my mind but not to be written on here lol.

I entered our humble abode to find a candle lit picnic for 2 laid out in the centre of our living room, complete with flowers, chocolates and a bottle of Cava. Egg Mayonnaise with a sprinkling of Paprika to start, tomatoes cut into florets and heart shapes too, wow a lot of thought gone into this. Spicy, as she is, chicken wings next, went down great with the Cava and then fresh french bread with butter, crab pate, Boursin cheese and pork pie for the main and then the sweet was a superb Brandy snap basket with a lemon creme fresche, fresh raspberries and melted chocolate drizzled over the top. Finally we retired to the sofa to relax, cuddle up and watch some TV.

Now that was an awesome evening for me, MWa had thought exactly what she wanted to do for me/us and it was just perfect and I have saved the chocs for tonight.

I guess what I am saying is that when you are in love and we are given days to express it, in any way shape or form, embrace it and enjoy.

Enjoy the rest of today bloggers,

Errol xxx

Hi Chris, i live in the Algarve, Portugal and listen to the weeks show on my earphones at work on a Sunday whilst in putting data into the computer!!
I have just been reading your blog about the birth of Noah and looking at your pics..he is beautiful. Made me very teary i have to say when you talked about the advice about treasuring every moment as they grow so fast...its very good advice, my son will be 25 on Tuesday 17th and lives in England...i miss him so much. So enjoy every moment and remember every detail....its a wonderful experience. x

Hiya happy people,
Happy Sunday to you all, Mary on the rugby theme tight head forwards love to try to pull your ears off, specially wingers when they get you in a maul.
I packed up rugby and took up boxing, back in the day, as it was far safer . LoL x

JTT

Thanks JTT xx

Hows the hangover? Enjoy your roast chicken - my favourite meal.

Just watching the old firm - not a great game! Samaras and McGeady have just come on for us so hopefully t will liven up!

It's a beautiful spring day here in Glasgow - very mild and the sun is shining!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday folks!

Mary xx

That's so brutal. The rugby/ears thing, I mean.

Ouch. And who wants ears resembling cauliflowers anyhooo?

I've been a domestic goddess / slave to the duster this morning. Him upstairs, me downstairs.

Lashings of 80s music on to keep me company - there was a point this morning when I was indeed the 4th Banana of Bananarama fame. I was really saying something .......

Now blasting a bit of Japan. Wonderful stuff. May well move into the vinyl cupboard shortly and see if I can dig out some of those old duran duran 12"s.

Happy Sunday whatever you're up to!

Deev x x x

Boring old firm game?

Aaaaaaaaaagh, that would be because you need to wait for the mighty Aston Villa against Everton. That's on next.

Go on Villa.

Tobes

It's a very boring game tobes!

Will be cheering on Martin's men next :o)

Mary xx

I shall be hoping that Derby stuff MancU later!!

Good on you Mary, Martin O'Neill is a genius. Just slightly worried that with the UEFA Cup game and the Chelsea game coming up, he may opt to go 'soft' and rest a few players.

If I was him, I'd rest during the UEFA game. After all, finishing top 4 is far more important than the UEFA Cup, to me anyway.

I'd love it if Villa turned Chelsea over next Saturday. My other concern is that four top players are just one booking away from a ban, and with the run-in, they can't afford two or more top players banned as they don't have the depth in the squad.

We shall see. Everton are no mugs.

Tobes