At the beginning of last week we went up to the primary school that R and M will be starting at in September for a parents induction day. Having older children I’m sure I have done this before, but if I’m honest I can’t remember what it was like and what happened. The morning was…
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Conversations with my four year olds: Gender Stereotyping
Read moreAfter having a conversation with my four year old twins the other day about what they wanted to be when they were older, it got me thinking. It got me to thinking that they have no idea about gender sterotyping in society, but the reality is it’s alive and kicking. My hope and dream…
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Parenthood
Read moreWhen I became a parent for the first time it was awesome, but then the reality of being responsible in every possible way for this defenceless little human being just blew my mind away. The truth of the matter is that no matter how old you are this moment in your life will ultimately define…
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Date Night
Read moreOur twins girls are now just over four years old and I can count on one hand how many times we have been out together as a couple, and amazing as it seems we haven’t been out for an evening once. Unfortunately our network of family as babysitters is non-existent, so the opportunity to have…
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Larger house
Read moreThe other day one of my twin girls said to me, “We will need a larger house dad.” So I said, “Really?Why is that then R? She replied, “Well, when Christmas comes again we will need more room for toys.” Ok! We live in a two bedroom detached bungalow not huge but a nice size…
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Father's Day
Read moreFather’s Day is fast approaching and I am very fortunate that my five children will make a fuss of me in their own way and if I am honest a text to wish me happy Father’s Day would be more than enough. At the end of last year my father passed away and this year…
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The thirst for knowledge that four year old twins have is exhausting
Read moreNow that my twin girls R and M have turned four years old their appetite to learn and increase their knowledge at times is exhausting. It’s that stage where the girls ask me and my wife millions of questions such as, what is that?, what does that mean? Dad, look at that! It’s incredible how…
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Do we tell those closest to us I love you enough?
Read moreThree little words that we say often to another person. That could be our husband, wife, brother, sister, son, daughter, mother, father and many others, to express how we feel about those closest to us. How often do we say those three little words? Not enough I imagine and yet it’s simple and easy to…
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What my daughters sickness has taught me
Read moreIt’s the early hours of the morning, whilst the world and everybody around me sleeps. I lay on a hospital bed awake next to one of my four year old twin girls, M. It has made me reflect on the experiences of the last few days. What these days have taught me is that no matter…
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The benefits of having twins
Read moreI remember the day when we were told we could bring our twin girls home from special care. After 27 long days, home was in sight. The day before we took them home, my wife and I stayed in the parent room inside the special care unit with the girls on our own. Our first…
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My Sunday photo
Read moreThere could only be one photo for My Sunday Photo this week. One of our four year old twins was admitted to hospital,with a very severe infection and this picture shows,just how helpless little ones can be,and as a parent that you need to be strong and supportive for your children. She is on the…
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When your child ends up in hospital very sick
Read moreIn just 48 hours it’s amazing how easily your life can be turned upside down. Especially when it involves your children. It started with M not feeling well and in all honesty it looked like she just had a common cold. On this particular morning she went to nursery with her twin sister R and…
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Your children are only on loan
Read moreWhen my first child was born 20 years ago a few hours after the birth my Mother said something to me which I now believe to be a very profound statement. She sat me down and said enjoy your children when they are little and growing up because they are only on loan. I clearly…
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Social media and toddlers
Read moreOur twins R and M will be four years old at the end of the month. A couple of days ago M said something to me which really surprised me. The twins were building a den on the sofa which is something they love to do. Naturally I thought it was a great opportunity to…
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New Years Resolutions (laws)
Read moreI have seen a few bloggers doing resolutions for their children, so I thought I would put a slightly different angle on it. Here are my children’s New Years laws effective for 12 months starting today. 1. R and M you are to sleep in your own beds all night every night. 2. I am…
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Hendrewennol fruit picking and a picnic
Read moreYesterday we decided it would be nice to go fruit picking with R and M and have a little picnic afterwards. About a 30 minute drive from where we live is a pick your own fruit farm called Hendrewennol. You can pick as much fruit as you like. The selection is amazing! Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries…
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My wife and the girls gardening
Read moreFirst of all I hate gardening with a passion! I even get my mate who is a gardner to mow the lawns for me! Since we moved into our home about three months ago my wife has more room to do some gardening and has started to grow vegetables and fruit. She’s involved the girls…
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Juggling work and home with the family
Read moreOne of the most difficult things I have found is finding a balance between work and being at home with the family. I work as a self-employed painter and decorator so unfortunately I have to work to earn money. No one pays you sick pay or holiday money so consequently I work long hours. I…
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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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