Parched
byDry July has been a resounding success here in the Devereaux household. None of us – not a single one – has touched a…
July, 2012
The Five Ring Circus
byThe money shot? I stumbled across the opening ceremony on Sunday. I had no idea the Olympics was on already. “Kids!” I called out….
Buying Fruit & Vegetables In Bulk
byIt has been suggested I should occasionally throw out an actual ‘tip’ on how we afford to raise our big, beautiful family. Sounds reasonable….
Ten Things All Dads Should Know
bySome tips and tricks to making it as a father and surviving as a husband. No, not really. This is mainly a list of my failures.
Getting Well Soon
byWell I think it’s safe to say, “thank goodness that’s over”. Nearly a week of sleeping in the kid’s beds is taking it’s toll….
We help a group of women in Senegal
byThese women have such wonderful (and to me unpronounceable) names I thought I’d include them – Awa Tidiane, Aissatou Sidy, Dienabou, Mariama Aly, Aminata, Ansarou Diatta, Hawa Mamadou, Mariama, Dienabou Dembou, Oumou, Aissatou, Fatimatou, Aminata Balde, Kadiatou Saidou, Ramatoulaye Ismaila, Sona, Ousseynatou, Rougui, Mariama Poulo, Tombon , Bobo, Saibatou.
One Flu Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
byThe good news is I think we’re getting through it. That’s not to say it’s going well. The lack of sleep is really starting to…
Doctor, Doctor, give me the news.
byTo truly get the tone of this post you’ll have to pinch your nose and read it out loud. Well, hasn’t this week been…
Fever! In the morning. Fever all through the night.
byOur fridge shelf at the moment. There’s more in the door. I’ve never been a party to a nasal swab before. I pictured they’d…
Life’s Little Joke
byIt may not surprise anyone to learn my wife and I love making babies. But surely it’s time for a change of game.
Keep out of reach of children
byThis is not our house, but it is a hint of things to come. I swear my kids are going to be hoarders. They…
Cracking jokes in the face of misery
byFood is a big deal over here in Devereauxland, so being told you can’t have something yummy is bound to bring out some strong emotions.
Scary Prick
byI’m having a most uncomfortable time.Because this afternoon I’m having cameras shoved into my every orifice, I’ve spent the last 24 hours not eating and…
Stop Helping
byThe sun wasn’t even up when Miss2 once again graced us with her presence in our bed. Unfortunately she doesn’t sneak into our room:…
Show And Tell All
byI learned something at school today – if you want to know what the gossip is about you around town, talk to a prep teacher.