My pillow was ultra comfortable. The blanket was wrapped around me tight. The warmth from the heater beside me filled the room with a sense of comfort that always makes me love winter all that more. But the bed was empty. And the door was closed. In between the moments of waking and sleeping I … Continue reading The Real Meaning of Father’s Day
Breastfeeding in Public – A Dad’s Opinion
Here's one for you... My opinion on this subject doesn't matter! Nor does any other mens' opinion for that matter. In fact, nor does any other persons' opinion count either. I think it really is about time people dropped their own disastification on the topic and let babies eat in peace for once. But for … Continue reading Breastfeeding in Public – A Dad’s Opinion
13 Things Only Parents Will Understand
If you're a parent then you will appreciate this list needs no intro... I can do it! This phrase alone is considered by some parents to be the most notorious phrase a 2 year old can drop. It often leads to verbal battles after all attempts at negotiation have failed. This is then soon after … Continue reading 13 Things Only Parents Will Understand
The BIGGEST Challenge in Parenting is…
I was blown away by the honest answers to a question I posed to my facebook community recently... A simple one sentence question unveiled a humbling array of responses that ranged from finding balance in personal time through to fears of inadequacy. Thank you to everyone who commented. "What I love most about the direction my blog … Continue reading The BIGGEST Challenge in Parenting is…
A Dad’s Guide to Macro-Parenting
Realistically I'd tell you to take my opinion for a grain of salt. I'm a relatively young Dad at 30 and only having two kids, both of which are 5 and under means you could take this article as personal experience and perspective as opposed to expertise - if the latter even exists with parenting anyway. I have … Continue reading A Dad’s Guide to Macro-Parenting
A Parents’ Practical Guide to Surviving Kindergarten
Breaking news - just in! Alarm clocks will go off between 0500am and 0630am across the globe in the next few weeks with kids being able to dress themselves in unprecedented record times. The event is anticipated to reportedly give hope to millions of new kindergarten parents that maturity had finally spawned within their little ones such … Continue reading A Parents’ Practical Guide to Surviving Kindergarten
The best little adventure with the greatest little guy that has the biggest little heart – Vlog 23
https://youtu.be/x-IQ_A1OtfQ I never want this bond to end. Like any good Dad I'm sure. I'll always want to cuddle him, be his best friend, go on adventures and share stories and memories. I'm blessed he is my son. And who can't help falling in love with his helmet! He started Kindergarten this week so I thought … Continue reading The best little adventure with the greatest little guy that has the biggest little heart – Vlog 23
The Worlds GREATEST Tradition – Siladji Friday Night Dinners
The feeling starts to set in sometime on a Wednesday. Messages start being exchanged across WhatsApp, there might even be a meme or two warming us up for the laughs that will be. Often a news story will be shared or we begin a discussion via text about something great, or not so great, that is … Continue reading The Worlds GREATEST Tradition – Siladji Friday Night Dinners
What It Feels Like To Have One Tube Of Toothpaste In The House
When I say I'm seriously considering tracking the number of footsteps I pace between the kids bathroom and our ensuite of a morning... I'm not lying. Here's the thing... You buy toothpaste, and we all know that first squirt from the tube is always the best one, invigorating almost, the three colours all swirled nicely, … Continue reading What It Feels Like To Have One Tube Of Toothpaste In The House
I Quit Co-sleeping and It Changed My Life
If you're a parent that hasn't experienced the joys of co-sleeping, you're in for a real treat (insert sarcasm here). One of our two managed to hijack our bedroom for around four years and the side effects were not pleasant. Now, to be fair, and in all honesty, my poor excuse for a dysfunctional sleeping … Continue reading I Quit Co-sleeping and It Changed My Life
