It’s Been Nice Knowing You
byUnder oath I’ll swear I was being a good, responsible dad. The circumstantial evidence, however, is really stacked against me.
Under oath I’ll swear I was being a good, responsible dad. The circumstantial evidence, however, is really stacked against me.
“I think she needs a nappy changed,” Tracey told me on Sunday morning as Miss2 waddled by with a nappy so full it was bobbing along between her knees like a bee’s stinger. It was full in the same way the Titanic has taken on a little water.
It’s been my experience an important part of my parenting duties involves lying to my children.
“That drawing looks great. What is it again? An elephant in a tree. Brilliant stuff.”
But now comes the sweetest lie of all…
Because she can’t quite get her tongue around Emily, Miss2 has taken to calling Miss0 the Enemy. It’s cute and, I guess, if you…
Today was Tracey’s last day of working for Blockbuster. As sad as she is to be leaving the team, she’s very excited about setting…
It does seem I’m having a poo themed month, although I promise this isn’t the case. Fact is, when you’re toilet training a little…
This morning, when I explained how tired I was to my young son, Master7 offered to help me out.
You know that whole thing where we become our parents? Well it’s happening to me. As a young sprog at school I remember hearing…
I was woken this morning, from a perfectly good slumber, by Miss5 screaming, “TODAY IS SAUSAGE SIZZLE DAY!” three inches from my right ear….
We all have expressions we’re ‘famous’ for: little catch cries which family and friends readily associate with us.
This response to ‘The Parenting Problem’ in the letters section of SMH. A nicely written response at that. Ultimately a vote in favour of…
Parents need to present a united front to their children or confusion will abound. If both parents are on the same page kids know…
Consistency is important. When we say no, we mean no. If you start to let kids change your mind all the time you’ll forever…
Over the years I’ve noticed that my kids are the most demanding and annoying just when I’m wanting some quiet time to myself. What…