New year is be a strange time, full of hangovers that last too long and resolutions that fade away too quickly. Luckily for me I have grown up into a smart man and only had to deal with one of those issues this year. I’ve never liked resolutions anyway.
Continue reading “New year, new challenges”
Things change pretty quickly in life, particularly when dealing with toddlers. It goes without saying that being annoyed or at least slightly frustrated is 99% of parenting but there are a few little things that are far more infuriating than your average dad rage.
Continue reading “A New Enemy”
It’s been a long three weeks since my wife and I first entered the doctors surgery and asked for help to give up smoking and the last week has been particularly strange.
Continue reading “Quit smoking journal week 3”
So the plan had been to update this a little more regularly than has been the case. The truth is though, there have been very few major changes really worth showcasing up until now.
Continue reading “Quit smoking journal- 2 weeks”
Maybe the title is a little extreme and more than a little tongue in cheek but one week after many of the more severe restrictions were lifted in the UK, I’m really not sure if this lifestyle is any better.
Continue reading “Freedom – It’s all a bit overrated”
Playpalz in Clacton-On-Sea is finally open and we were lucky enough to be able to visit on their first ever day and give it the full ‘Robbie reviews’ treatment.
Continue reading “Playpalz play centre in Clacton”
You may have read earlier this week that my wife and I have taken the decision to quit smoking. If you didn’t read that post then don’t worry, that last sentence has brought you right up to date!
Continue reading “The fight to quit smoking -Day one”
Life is made up of achievements and goals. Everyone is where they are today through a drawn out succession of completed aspirations as well as a few failures along the way.
Continue reading “Something special for 2021”
Lockdown has been tough on us all but one of the few silver linings of it all is that many of us are now spending more time outside and enjoying the beautiful walks and country parks nearby. We spent the day at High Woods country park in Colchester and wanted to share some of the amazing sights we found.
Continue reading “High Woods Country Park, Colchester”
I had planned to write a post this week all about our favourite place to visit as a family, Pudney woods. Unfortunately this is a late replacement for that post, which will hopefully follow soon.
Continue reading “Pudney Woods – Not as intended”
It is often considered that television and kids are not a healthy combination. For generations, the most popular kids programmes have often offered very little in terms of education or development but things are a little different now.
Continue reading “The best kids channels on YouTube”If you’re looking for a fun yet simple craft to make with your toddler this Easter, this could be just the thing.
Continue reading “Great Easter crafts for the family”
It’s that time of year again. Robbie returned home from his nursery yesterday bringing with him a gift of easter nests that he had made with his teacher. Then it struck me, I actually had no idea how to make them but my two year old son did. Scary.
Continue reading “Simple chocolate Easter nest egg recipe for kids”
We’ve nearly made it. I’ll admit I have no clue how long we have actually been in lockdown for nor how long it has been since I saw certain family or friends.
Continue reading “Well hello civilisation”
Day 38 of lockdown part 3, I think. I had promised myself that this time I would be far more productive and spend time getting my life in order, taking advantage of the extra free time rather than just melting further into my armchair.
Continue reading “Too much time on my hands?”
There’s a definite theme occurring that I can’t help but dispute. Almost each and every time a member of the public stops to talk to Robbie, they refer to him as a ‘little angel.’ Of course, I always give the typical parent reply of “you should see him at home” or something along those lines.
Continue reading “Who’s the angel? Robbie versus Daddy”
So here we are back in lockdown and to be honest, I’m looking forward and hoping the next few weeks are better than the last.
Continue reading “A new adventure”
Like so many others this year, our Summer holiday had to be cancelled and sunny Spain will have to wait a while longer. Our little man deserved a holiday though, so we rented a caravan for a weekend in Yarmouth at Cherry tree park.
Continue reading “Cherry Tree Caravan Park in Yarmouth”
Now I realise that most of you reading this post will have absolutely no idea what that title means and I must admit, I only learnt myself last week. My little old blog is less than a year old so this is my first October as a blogger.
Continue reading “Blogtober is here!”Last month after one hangover too many I took the decision that it was time for a break from alcohol. It’s now been just under a month and tomorrow marks the end of my detox so I thought it time to have a look at the results.
The diary of Dad 