Life without Stabilisers
Do you really ever have to take them off? What’s wrong with going through life with training wheels attached? I mean, sure, maybe you’ll never go as fast as you are capable of but you’ll... Read more
Tag: son
Dad Interviews Dad – Ross
Work, Scottish drink drive laws, and 3 wee ones at home have curtailed how often we have gotten together for a pint recently. Read more
Dad: The arse-end of the joke
(Warning: This post may conjure up disturbing mental images of my rear end. I apologise) “I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud of him” – his Mother. “Is it wrong I’m proud... Read more
My child’s first lie – Go big or go home
By the way, it's totally my fault! Read more
“The Giving Tree” – by Shel Silverstein, Monthly Magnificent Read – January 2017
Did I just learn the secret to true happiness from this book? Read more
“and Tango Makes Three” – Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell – Monthly Magnificent Books
The subject of gay rights is dealt with in such a natural and heart warming way. The emphasis is on familial love and similarities as opposed to differences. Read more
Man versus Nappy
I was totally unprepared for how different nappies with my daughter would be. Read more
Why MANternity is easy
So why is it that I am finding this time fairly pleasant but the common perception of a new mum is a stressed, confused, barely conscious whirlwind? Read more
The two headed parent: a lesser known final labour of Hercules.
Is it possible I prefer spending time with my son than my daughter? Read more
Musical parenting pitfalls
Goodness me isn't Musical Chairs a brutal game?! Read more