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Dodgy lager in 'The Queens Head', Kingston, with John from next door - remember to avoid pubs employing bad punctuation in future...

We're in the car, heading West to Exminster to stay with family and we're listening to ABBA Gold - Millie's choice. I moan at first, but soon find myself humming along, and, by the time we get to 'Mamma Mia', I'm singing along too - the whole family - all four of us:

'Mamma Mia, Here I go again, My my, Did I ever you let you go?'

Despite myself, I'm having FUN... I turn to Hazel and say:

'You know what darling, they really did craft some perfect pop songs didn't they?'

At this point I check… Continue

2003. Monday Morning.

I Say:
I'm running late for work. Charlie's not dressed yet and not bothered. I ask nicely. Three times. I lose patience, grab his clothes and chase him round the room. This is great fun - for him. The clock is ticking. He's not dressed.
I'm going to be late and I have a meeting first thing.

Bollocks.

I chase him 'round and around. It's actually quite funny for a while but eventually I lose patience and rugby tackle him to the ground.

I pin him down and snarl -… Continue

I Say:
Millie don't pick your nose.

She Say:
But Daddy, it's a grown-up thing to do.

I Say:
Why do you think it's a grown-up thing?

She Say:
Because you do it Daddy - all the time...

December 2008

He Say:
(While squatting on the loo)

Wow Daddy, my balls are getting soooo big!

I Say:
Yes Charlie. Well done son.

He Say:
Daddy, what are balls for?

I Say:
(Having not expected this conversation for another 4 years - Charlie is 7, I decide there and then to keep it straightforward and truthful)

Er, well... they make the seed which helps to make babies.

He Say:
Oh

I Say:
Yes

He Say:
(With a questioning frown)

But Daddy, how does the seed get into the baby?

I Say:… Continue