How to rob a bank Just to clarify, I don’t know how to rob a bank and I am not about to teach you. Well not a real one anyway. How to rob a bank a board game review. We are particularly fond of a board game in our house. Especially over the winter months …
I’m Hiring
I’m hiring I can always tell that it is December. Not because everyone has flashing lights outside their houses, or the temperature has dropped below freezing. It isn’t even, that there is a feeling of excitement in the air You could be mistaken that I have seen the most recent tear jerking TV commercial, or …
Balanced Life
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 …
How (has this happened,) Why (has this happened,) Why, Why, Why?
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.
“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
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
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?
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 …
Drinking and smoking at school – It must be Summer
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 …
The magic of the F.A. Cup
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 …