The Last Day Of The School…Already
byWe expect to be taking off on the next leg of our journey around Oz Sunday afternoon, and we’re all so excited. Well, nearly all…
Holidays
Back To School Fail
byHow long were these holidays? How many months? Because really, that’s the only way to explain how poorly we just did at the first day back to school this term.
School Holidays: Day Five
byI think I now know why the school day finishes at 3pm.
School Holidays: Day One
byBecause it’s school holidays and the kids like to take control of the family room I’ve moved my work computer into the dining area so they don’t annoy me. Guess how that went.
A Technological Glitch
byI’m enjoying sharing the holidays with my kids, but I suspect I’m going to need more coffee. And clearer instructions.
An Ill-Conceived Act
byCan you guess what was that one thing which had me springing out of bed markedly earlier than any of the previous sixteen?
Eleven Things I Love About Back To School
byHaving just experienced my first holiday as a stay at home Dad, I have made some observations.
On Taking Kids Out Of School For Holidays
byWe take our kids out of school for a holiday at least one week a year. Our reasoning is simple: we can’t afford premium rates at places like the Gold Coast. And, as importantly, I hate crowds.
Grandma’s Undies
byThe funnest game in the world…according to my kids. And Tracey.
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!
Songbirds
byWe’re well into the school holidays now and we’ve done the parks, bike riding, forcing our children to watch our favourite movies from when we were kids and we’ve played every board game and card game in the house. Maybe that’s why today things went a little silly.
Ducking Home For Christmas
byA friend of mine, whose five kids have moved out, was fretting to me this evening about Christmas. She’s very worried the whole family…