Archive of 2006 July
Nursery takes it out of you
on July 31st, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | Comments Off
Cat’s in the Cradle
on July 31st, 2006 in General by Dan | 6 CommentsThis is likely to be a rather dull post, but I want to thrash something out in my head, and here seems a good a place to do it as any. I never quite understand those films where the father suddenly realises that his offspring’s childhood is slipping away and…
Continue reading...No-one’s Lazy in Lazy Town
on July 29th, 2006 in General by Dan | 6 CommentsAmy has been playing with dolls ever since she’s been able to hold one, and loves going pretend shopping and making people better with her doctor’s kit. But up until recently it’s always been Amy changing her doll’s nappy, Amy buying cat food from the shop, and Amy making people…
Continue reading...An apology
on July 27th, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | 2 CommentsWhilst talking to Greg and Deb on the web cam last night I confidently made the statement that macaroni cheese was an English invention, created in the 1800’s by the British Pasta Society as a way of introducing a bland pasta dish that would suit our pallet. After extensive research…
Continue reading...Storytime with Dan and Amy.
on July 25th, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | 1 CommentHe may blog from the toilet, but he’s ok by me.
on July 25th, 2006 in General by Dan | 2 CommentsAs a result of an email conversation about Marmite and various other culture specific foodstuffs Greg has very generously sent us a massive parcel overflowing with various American goodies. Things I am particularly excited about are: the Curious George Grape Jelly jar you can use as a glass afterwards (I…
Continue reading...27 weeks and counting
on July 24th, 2006 in Uncategorized by Kerry | 1 CommentI think it was the email on Wednesday telling me I’m officially in my third trimester that finally made me start planning for the baby coming. I know we have most of what we need from when Amy was born so I haven’t been thinking about it, but then I…
Continue reading...Reading to the bump
on July 23rd, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | Comments Off“Ladies and Gentlemen†William shouted above the uproar, “will you kindly shut up an’ listen to me? I’m goin’ to tell you how to win the war. Now listen.†He said, “an’ I’ll tell you all about these gases an’ suchlike. They’re†– he studied his notes with frowning concentration…
Continue reading...Shaving.
on July 21st, 2006 in General by Dan | 1 CommentAmy was stood on the toilet seat watching me shave. “There we go†I said as I scraped the last of the foam off my face, “all done.†“No Daddy†she said, “There’s still hair up your nose†Bookmark It
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