I think I may have mentioned our car once or twice, but let me remind you: it is a 1997 Rover 100 (also known as a...
DAD BLOGS: New Dad Simon
What did you say to me?
My wife is a writer. She is really into words. She loves them. She has a favourite word and a least favourite word....
No Power Tools, No Solid Stools
I began the week with two fully functioning arms and a sewage pipe that let poo pass through it. I have ended the week...
Wayne’s World.
Growing up is weird. In the words of Wayne Campbell (of Wayne’s World), ‘I’m a little older, a little wiser and I’m...
Where On Earth Are You From?
Adlai doesn’t realise it yet, but he is a fortunate little fella…in lots of ways. Adlai is as much cowboy as he...
Too cold to snow
You know you’re getting old when you say stuff like ‘It’s too cold to snow’ and ‘if the wind changes your face will...
Dear Mr. Google Maps
This weekend we decided to embark on a 400-mile round trip to Snowdonia. We travelled with some of our friends who...
Adlai is On the Move
Before last week, Adlai had only taken one step at a time on his own before crashing down on his nappy-cushioned...
Six Hours at War
I would like to claim victory in the battle of the boob. For six nights now Adlai has slept right through the night....