One piece of fatherly advice I quite frequently get given is to make a note of some of the funny things your child says, so you can look back on it in years to come. Up until now, the only way I’ve been doing this is by posting them to my Facebook status – something…
Fatherhood²: Guest Post – Being a technodaddy has never been more fun
As an ‘IBMer’ my dad derived great pleasure from pitting his wits against complex techie challenges both at work and at home. He could often be found in the garage with a soldering iron and circuit boards or with transistors, resistors and microchips spread out on the kitchen table. Mum loves telling me how even…
Fatherhood²: The trouble with f*@#%$& bad language
When you find out you’re going to be a father, you will most likely find yourself overwhelmed by well-wishers and do-gooders offering advice, wisdom and general hints. Even if you don’t choose to read one of the many great ‘Becoming a daddy’ type books, family and friends will be more than happy to share their…
Daddy blogging – who fancies a bit of a blog?
I posted something along these lines on Twitter yesterday – though obviously confined to the 140 character limit Twitter imposes… which, let’s face it, I’m amazed I ever manage to actually adhere to! I ramble, you see. But I suspect I’m making that point quite well now… Anyway, as I mentioned in the post below…
Fatherhood²
I think some of you knew this day was going to come sooner or later. Today I can officially announce that, if all goes to plan, Sara and I are going to be parents again in the summer of 2011. I am writing this blog post on October 26th – the day after our 5…
My Year in Photos – December 31st – “The end”
My Year in Photos – December 31st – "The end", originally uploaded by henweb. It seems quite fitting that, as I reach the end of this #Project365, “My Year in Photos” quest, I should choose a photo that has been ‘enhanced’ using my new favourite photography secret – the iPhone app Instagram. I think I’m…
My Year in Photos – December 30th – “Lego be thy name”
My Year in Photos – December 30th – "Lego be thy name", originally uploaded by henweb. At the end of a long but ultimately fruitful year, it’s nice to know I haven’t had to grow up TOO much – big thanks to my Mother-in-law for the only Lego set I received this year (pictured). I…
Video of the Day – More Ted and Ralph @ Christmas
Last week’s choice of a Ted and Ralph sketch seemed to go down particularly well, and in my opinion you can never have too much Ted and Ralph at Christmas. I think I might have cried a little bit during this episode. When are they going to bring out the Fast Show and/or Ted and…
My Year in Photos – December 28th – “LEGO Gulliver in Stigland”
My Year in Photos – December 28th – "LEGO Gulliver in Stigland", originally uploaded by henweb. Ever since being fired from Top Gear for revealing his identity, Stig has been prowling the land looking for new adventures. Today he stumbled through a magic portal, landing in a land of giant Lego men, one of whom…
My Year in Photos – December 27th – “Pet shops are dangerous places”
My Year in Photos – December 27th – "Pet shops are dangerous places", originally uploaded by henweb. We went in to “Pets at Home” today, as part of a medium-scale sales shopping trip. Robert particularly enjoyed looking at the hamsters, rabbits and fish – though he wasn’t particularly keen on this tank. I can’t imagine…