We’ve been planning it ever since Adlai was born. To coincide with Faith and I both hitting 30 and to celebrate five...
DAD BLOGS: New Dad Simon
Turning 30
Two days ago I was wild and crazy, a rebel without a cause. My body was like that of a finely tuned athlete. I was...
I see sleepy people.
I once heard someone say that if you don’t sleep for 48 hours you start hallucinating. I don’t know if that’s true but...
The Hosepipe Ban and the Flood
The surefire way to end a drought is to put a hosepipe ban in place. This weekend Faith, Adlai and I had some big...
Igglepiggle vs Harry the Hornet
I wonder what attracts you to a career in children’s television. Or to be the guy inside Igglepiggle’s costume. Do you...
I Hate Cars.
Well, I don’t hate the actual automobiles, but I do hate buying them. Seriously. I really, really hate buying cars. It...
Living Social
Faith and I took a giant step out of the dark ages this week. We both acquired ‘smart phones’ and they really are ever...
The Battle for the Boob, Part II
In one corner, weighing in at 25 pounds, the reigning champion of the Battle of the Boob – Adlai. And, in this...
School Stinks
I hate the smell of schools. Well, I’m not sure if it’s the actual smell I hate or the memories it evokes - probably a...