The blog is back, though a few things are changing around here! The new look Diary of Dad will feature far more parenting content, practical help and tips. There will still be my usual waffling too.

A short story of how my Son gave up being a normal kid to become a YouTube sensation. (In his own mind!)

It’s commonly accepted that kids go to school to learn. It’s a gradual process where children get brighter every day and come out years later as semi functioning human beings. Simple right? Robbie is obviously doing things differently. Every day we pick him up from his reception class and ask what he has been up … Continue reading The smartest moron I know →

There’s no screaming, no laughter and no constant shouting of the word ‘Dad.’ The house is not shaking and there is no trail of destruction and half eaten snacks spread out like a treasure hunt. As Bjork famously said, it’s oh so quiet. The last few weeks have felt like a hurricane hit us. Our … Continue reading It’s Oh So Quiet →

It’s no secret that I have a terrible memory. Sadly I remember very little from my own childhood and my short term memory is even worse. I have zero sense of direction and will have to do a route approximately five thousand times before it becomes vaguely familiar. Today I accidentally found myself taking a … Continue reading A trip down memory lane →

As a general unwritten rule, birthdays become far less important as you get older. The big milestones numbers still have meaning and are perhaps worthy of a party or even a commiseration drink but numbers such as 37 are almost meaningless. I disagree with this rule. For those unaware, yesterday was my birthday and whatever … Continue reading Another year wiser →

I’m a little scared of change. Some of this fear is completely illogical whilst dreading some changes makes perfect sense. I’ve been writing this blog for two and a half years and it’s fair to say I have not really moved with the times. The layout of the site has always remained the same and … Continue reading This is not a test →

It’s that time again. A time to recognise the greatest humans known to mankind, Dads. For those not paying enough attention, June 19th is the magic date for Father’s day this year and here is just a small selection of wonderful gifts that all of us Super Dads would love to receive. Daddy’s dream team … Continue reading Fathers day gift ideas 2022 →

There are certain milestones in life that we all celebrate. Some special dates roll around each year and we all try desperately to remember each other’s birthdays and other such occasions. Now you may think that this post is a subtle brag that I have actually remembered our wedding anniversary but how wrong you would … Continue reading Happy anniversary →

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. That’s not to say that I’m … Continue reading New year, new challenges →

The final part of our fight to quit smoking. Including a few tips and tips to help with the struggle alongside my own personal story.

Part two of the quit smoking journal. 14 days in and we now have an official quit date. Things just got scary!

Many of the tougher restrictions in the UK have now been lifted for a week. Are things any better? Are we more free? Am I just a miserable guy asking questions?

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! My initial plan had been to write the post and make myself accountable to anyone who reads … 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. It almost goes without saying that I am not the most driven man. Whilst others may set themselves daily or weekly goals alongside targets … Continue reading Something special for 2021 →

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. Last night, whilst trying the impossible daily challenge of getting our son to sleep, Sarah spotted heavy smoke in the … Continue reading Pudney Woods – Not as intended →