We’ve been in a bit of a post-Christmas funk lately. I imagine we’re far from alone in that – nobody really knows what to do with themselves between Christmas and New Year. So, yesterday, we decided to get out and about. We had been slouching around the house long enough and got out for some …
Something I’m hoping to get for Christmas is Football Manager 2019. I’ve been a fan of the series since the first ever edition came out. Although, since becoming a parent, I’ve only got it every few years. So it’s fair to say that I’m looking forward to playing it. And, if youngest’s recent behaviour is anything to …
Somehow or other youngest is three years old already. I can’t believe how quickly the time has passed, but three years have definitely elapsed since her frankly terrifying arrival. I haven’t written an update about her for a little while, so it’s about time I remedied that. So how’s she doing? Well, in a word, …
I’ve been sleep deprived for eight years and counting. I know I’ve mentioned that more than once, but us Brits like to point out minor hardships. On the whole, I’ve got used to getting by on a meagre amount of sleep. The human ability to autopilot has carried me through plenty of times but, of …
This morning, I somehow managed to whack myself in the face with a stair gate. That’s quite some achievement, I’m sure you’ll agree. I feel I should explain how. I needed to use the plug socket on the landing at the top of the stairs. Tired and aching from yesterday’s game of five-a-side, I took …
I love my kids and would throw myself into the path of danger to protect them. Already, you know there’s a caveat coming up imminently. And here it is. I’m truly sick of them getting in our bed! Saying ‘them’ may seem somewhat uncharitable towards the older two as they’re a lot less to blame …
I can’t believe we’re in late October. The weather we’ve had this week has been amazing! Yesterday we had to drop off oldest at a friend’s birthday party. As it was near a favourite countryside route, we decided to go for an impromptu walk. Lovely it was, too. The younger two got plenty of fresh …
We went to Rhymetime this morning. Or ‘Mimetime’ as it shall henceforth be known. Why? Well, youngest seems to think she’s on an episode of Top of the Pops somewhere in the mid-1980s. She used to merrily sing along, but now just either keeps her mouth shut or pretends to sing. We have no idea why. …
My parents are moving house soon and we’re really going to miss the place. They’ve lived there for 25 years, so it has been a happy home enjoyed by several generations. Yesterday, we went for the final barbecue in their lovely big garden and, of course, to enjoy the surroundings too. Youngest didn’t need much …
Youngest is going to be three next month. Three! I can’t quite believe it. All clichés about the passing of time are spot on. I remember her birth more vividly than those of her brothers. Not simply because it was more recent, but because of how far removed it was from the quiet homebirth we …