Why Kids Learn More When They Learn Outdoors
byDon’t fall off your chair, but I learned something last week.
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Mothers Day 2017
byTracey had to work today – she was gone for ten hours. While she was away from the bus the kids made my life hell and put together a wonderful little ‘This Is Your Life’ play for her. Hope all you mothers out there had a lovely day and received loads of love and chocolate. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
It May Not Be Rocket Science, But…
by“Cats always land on their feet,” Miss4 informed me, before turning back to the screen. See! I’m virtually home schooling already.
Well Played, Tracey
byThings heated up in the kitchen this morning as we raced around attempting the seemingly impossible – to get the kids and us to three different events all happening at the same time.
Digging In The Dirt
by“It’s good for them,” I assured Tracey all last week as my kids played in the pile of dirt which was sitting idly on our driveway.
Stay At Home Dadding Update
byTracey is loving having me home full time.
Avoiding The Snip
bySome loud bangs in the kitchen alerted me to the fact my wife was looking for something.
Growing Pains
byThe great thing about young kids is they aren’t teenagers yet, so you get to impress them with your smarts and logic, and they listen to your every word. In theory.
‘It’ Keeps Happening
bySitting in the kitchen with a cup of tea, I smiled to myself. And for once it wasn’t because the kids were outside and I was inside.
Where Kids Get Their Dumbest Ideas From
byWhy does Tracey always come home just when things are going to pot?
Odd Questions My Son Asks
byI get hit with questions I never expected a son to ask me.
Every Castle Needs A Throne
byEven now, well over thirty years after the fact, I have fond memories of playing Lego on the lounge room floor of my family home in Port Moresby.
Another Really Goo Idea Brought To You By Yours Truly
byThe best way to get a break from the kids is to give them something to occupy themselves with. Right? I wish…
The Kiss Attack
by“You’ve got to talk to your daughter,” Master9 told Tracey, referring to Miss6. “She’s annoying me at soccer. It’s embarrassing.” Tracey didn’t think it sounded so bad. She soon would…
How To Be a Boy In a House Full Of Girls
byThe trouble with being the only boy in a house full of girls is you can’t get away from all the girly stuff, and you end up being way too familiar with things like Barbie and Tinkerbell.