I’ll File This Post Under ‘Reasons I Must Never Let My Wife Leave Me’
by“Are you sure you’ll be okay?” Tracey asked me again. She was going away in the morning so I’d have all the kids. “Piece of cake,” I told her. Proof not all cake tastes good.
2014
Finlee And Me
byIn conjunction with the Finlee and Me website, we’re giving away two beautiful products this week – one of their Personalised Kids Night Lights (valued at $139.95) and a beautiful Tree of Life Locket Personalised Jewelry (valued at $89.95).
My Son Tells Me What He Really Thinks Of Me
by“Your son is giving a talk at school on Monday,” Tracey told me as I walked in the door and pecked her cheek. That it was the first thing out her mouth and she was grinning told me I should follow this up.
Leaving ‘Family’ Out Of Family Holidays
byHave you ever gone away for a family vacation and one of your kids gets sick? Well, apparently, this is somehow your fault and you are being inconsiderate for bringing your kids on your family holiday. Family holidays are strictly for adults. I mean, duh!
The Very Best Thing About Our Big Day Out
by“Line up for the loo,” I called out to the kids. We were on our way to Brisbane. We’d been up since 7am and the midday meet up was already looking iffy.
Double Jeopardy
by“What do you think you’re doing!?” I said as I entered the kitchen, and Miss4 nearly jumped out of her skin. Our second youngest had just been caught drawing in felt pen on the cupboard doors.
Delicious Gourmet Mini Cheeseburgers
byThe first time I made them I was really only trying to impress Tracey and I didn’t take into account my kids would devour them eagerly as well, so unfortunately I ended up eating baked beans for dinner. Is there a greater measure than this?
Why It’s Important To Take My Glasses To Bed
byI needed sleep.
I’d been tossing and turning for hours, a half dozen thoughts continuously projected onto the inside of my forehead while my brain chatted incessantly over each and every scene. Eventually I decided I needed help turning the projector off.
Why Parenting Sometimes Makes Me A Little Nuts
byIt’s not just watching kids’ shows which can send you around the bend. Just listening to them while you do other stuff can be enough to drive you insane.
So You Think You Can Dance?
byI opened just one eye and waited grumpily for it to focus. I do this one eye thing to trick my brain into thinking it’s not awake yet. Pretty sad when you’re well aware how dumb your own brain is.
Grandma’s Lambs Brains
byThese are not for everyone. Judging by the reactions of the members of this family only one in seven people find the idea of eating lambs brains tenable. And even amongst us who love to eat them, I think there’s a real drop off in numbers of those who are prepared to make the dish.
We Help This Woman In Africa Buy Rice
byHere’s our monthly Kiva plug!
Our family loves this organisation, which helps people all over the world improve their standard of living by providing small loans: small loans which traditional lending institutions, for one reason or another, wouldn’t bother with.
Mine Shafted
byI expect the CIA, FBI, MI5 or some other secret organization will be breaking down my door this week seeking to confiscate all my research papers, because I’ve inadvertently discovered a way to wipe kids minds, just like that flashy pen in Men In Black.
A Real Bad Idea
byI pointed at the screen. The email read:
I am a reality tv casting director and would like to talk to you.
Hold Everything
by“I can’t hold any longer,” whined Miss6. She had bits crossed and others clenched and was hopping around the kitchen. “I need to go to the toilet.”