Andy's Blog (5)

What are you drinking? (140 characters or less) Dodgy lager in 'The Queens Head', Kingston, with John from next door - remember to avoid pubs employing bad punctuation in future... Continue

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... Continue

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