When I was younger I think I was quite rebellious and definitely didn’t follow everybody’s else’s path. I had a habit of doing my own thing. In my early twenties I got into gambling and chasing the dream of a big win. On many occasions I’d lose a weeks wages in just an hour or…
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Twins do and say the funniest things part 4
Read more1. While driving back from the shops M just announced to us all: “want to be little forever!” 2. During the same trip home R said “When we are bigger will we still be R and M?” 3. During the night while fast asleep R shouted out, “I want my purse!” 4. When we were…
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R&M on their new big bicycles
Read moreOn the way home from Mr Tumbles circus we took a detour and went to Tesco’s to collect the girls new bikes. The bikes have a princess theme with a basket on the handlebars the basket is very important because R wanted her doggie to ride on her bike and M wanted her baby doll…
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Our adventure to see Justin and Mr Tumble
Read moreOne year after buying the tickets to see Justin and Mr Tumble’s circus and all his friends, the day had finally arrived. The girls now being three years old, were very excited. Actually Mummy and Daddy were a little bit excited too! Having watched Justin and his friends on CBeebies everyday for a long time…
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How to get the best results hanging wallpaper
Read moreWhen hanging new wallpaper it is absolutely vital that the walls are properly prepared. The first part of the job is to remove all the old wallpaper and the best tool for the job is a wallpaper steamer. I use an earlex steamer. One full tank will last you about one hour. After all the…
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Brilliant Dad Feature week 6
Read moreMy brilliant dad feature this week is Andy from the UK. My name is Andy and i’m a 43 year old father of 2 1/2 year old boy/girl twins. To say my Wife and I feel blessed would be an accurate description as for 9 long years , from the moment we made that decision to start…
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Road trips to gain a place at university
Read moreSo this is my fourth visit to a university in about 4 months Southampton university is where I am today my seventeen year old daughter has been accepted to study child nursing here subject to conditions exam results etc. I will say it is easily the nicest campus I have been to even though it…
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Is it easier to raise multiples (twins etc)
Read moreI read a survey recently which said that parents of multiples are more likely to divorce. The figure is actually as high as 80% which I find hard to believe. I’ve been married twice. My first marriage ended in divorce and I will point out now it had nothing to do with our three children.…
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Room Makeover. My Way with Homebase
Read moreBefore and After Before and After A few weeks ago we moved into a three bed bungalow. It’s a huge improvement on our previous home, but it needed a few improvements to make it feel more like home. Did you know that most homeowners think DIY is about creating a look or style in their…
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Brilliant dad feature week 5
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is all about Lee from the UK. Thank you Lee for taking part and today it’s also his little girls 1st birthday! Happy birthday Hollie-Rae! My name is Lee Garner and I am a realist. I’m 41 and am the rose between my two sisters. I’m a Business Adviser…
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Growing up quickly
Read moreAfter all the upset and upheaval of my parents going their separate ways our home was quieter and calmer. Now there was just my mum, brother, sister and myself. It’s interesting looking back because my mum went into a spiralling depression caused by her marriage breakdown. I would leave for school in the morning and…
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Things I love and hate.
Read moreI starting writing this as a bit of fun then realised when I had finished its all true. I love Xbox and gaming. I love tattoos but only ones that have a meaning I have many. I love being married and sharing my life with that someone special. I love football especially Cardiff City and Man…
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Twins do and say the funniest things. Part 3
Read more1. While R, M and the wife were having lunch in the conservatory M said there’s a fly, a fly! Then R said “actually I think it’s a rocket!” M said repeated this and said ” I think it’s a rocket!” R replied with”I’ts either a rocket or a fly!” 2. While my wife was…
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Brilliant dad feature week 4
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad is Jason from Tasmania, Australia, who blogs at Tassie Dad. Thank you very much for taking part 1. Have you always wanted to be a dad? For sure! For a number of reasons. I was heavily influenced by my father growing up, as he was a stay at home dad while…
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Finally starting to feel at home.
Read moreWe are slowly settling into our new home,I have to admit it is probably me that is taking the longest, we have been living here now 3 weeks,and I have been finding it difficult to sleep only the last few nights have been better to be honest I not very good at change and it…
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A little bit about me
Read moreI thought I would have a change today instead of a written post. I decided to vlog about myself, I hope you enjoy it. I had lots of fun making it and I think the outtakes with the wife were hysterical, but not for publishing! .
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Divorce and children
Read moreI thought I would write a post about how children can be affected and how they can be incredibly resiliant to all that is going on around them during separation and divorce. I have two experiences of divorce. One as a child and one as an adult. Hopefully I can explain two very different points…
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What Mother’s Day means to me
Read moreThere are two mothers in my life. One is my wife who is mum to R and M. The other is my mum. Mother’s Day is a special day where we should remember that special person in the world – your mum. I am not saying everybody has a perfect relationship with their mum, but…
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Brilliant dad feature week 3
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Ashley from the UK who blogs at When the Dust Settles. I am a father to three awesome kids (15, 11 & 5), two boys and one girl. IT worker by profession and award winning photographer. I’m also a writer, blogger and all round wildlife enthusiast the rest…
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Twins do and say the funniest things 2
Read more1 I was having a wee the other day and M decided to be my audience strange in itself then all of a sudden she said I flush your wee away daddy what could I say ok then. 2 R has decided to say why to everything which is ok except when she says it…
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Moving to our new home
Read moreIt has been been two weeks since we moved to our new home and strangely it is taking me a little while to settle. I am not sure why because I love our new home. It has so much more space for R&M. They even have a playroom, but I actually feel like I am…
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