Being single I hadn’t really planned a ‘valentines’ post. So why do I find myself writing one and why is a day late? So, this is my valentines day. I have an urge to start this post with, ‘Once upon a time, in a far distant place……..” and give you a story about being single …
Keeping up with everyone Chatting with another Dad this morning on the school run, it became clear that we all seem to be obsessed with having an even level of life. We obsess about how our lives are at either one end of the spectrum of craziness or the other. On the seesaw of life …
Anyone that knows me well will know that I am not keen on mentioning the word Christmas before December. However this year I have decided to abandon my normal rules and bring it up in November. In an attempt to keep with the remit of the blog, I decided to attempt a budget Christmas dinner, …
How To make slime (again) FFS! I promised myself I would never do this again. I informed the kids that I wouldn’t be doing this again. So why do I find myself at the supermarket buying slime ingredients on a Sunday morning (again). How has she managed to twist my arm again, how does she …
“Have kids,” they said. “It will be fun,” they said. The day the eldest decided that he was going to school dressed as Banksy for Word Book Day, was one of those moments when you know you have dragged the kids up correctly and there was a little spring in my step during the school …
You are a real influencer It has been a hectic couple of weeks at DDD HQ. The middle boys birthday, start of half term and trick or treat outfit planning. Plus an unexpected email informing me that I have been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Vuelio Influencer Awards 2019 as best Newcomer. Although …
It’s about Brexit, but not ABOUT Brexit. Brexit was a hot topic of conversation.. Every news channel was discussing it. All of the newspapers were running stories about it. People at the bus stops had opinions about it. But, breaking this week ……… We have a Christmas General Election looming and now, for the first …
What did camping teach me? You will often hear me harp on about how lucky we are to live where we do. I am nestled in a little village betwixt the sea and the rolling hills of the South Downs. I have always been a town or city dweller, however when the kids Mum and …
The two younger members of the family are busying themselves with lots of school activities. The house is abuzz with talk of sports day, summer productions, sports week, summer holidays and the school summer fair. While some parents dread the thought of the fast approaching summer holidays, I always look forward to them. But that …
As a season ticket holder, I am a regular visitor to The AMEX Stadium to watch Brighton and Hove Albion play. When ticket availability and finances allow I often take the kids too. Normally for some one on one time with any one of them. For some, the FA Cup has lost its magic and …
