Teach My Children Well

The Feedreader Is History

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:38:33 +0000

Yesterday I made some decisions. I decided to be rich and happy along with a host of other things. You know, the usual fall-out from a mid-life crisis. Continuing in the same vein today, I decided to get rid of my feedreader. Image: dullhunk I reckon I can probably do without it, but even if I [...]

A day of decisions

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:16:13 +0000

After a few weeks of messing about with Teach My Children, I’ve decided not to change it. I’m just going to accept it for what it is.. a personal blog. A pain in the arse personal blog, with all its technical issues, but a personal blog I just don’t want to let go of. I might [...]

Obama You Lie T-Shirts

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:54:12 +0000

I was astounded to happen upon an Obama You Lie T-Shirt as I surfed the net today. I was just looking for some funny T-Shirts (you know, funny ha ha) and found the afore mentioned t-shirts. I can't believe that these things have gone into production so quickly.

Space Hopper Fun For All The Family

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:35:08 +0000

I had no idea they are called different things in different parts of the world but you might recognise them as a Hoppity Hop, Hippity Hop, Hop Ball, Kangaroo Ball or SkippyBall. Of course these glorious toys are big fun, but don't [...]

Never, Never, Never Give Up

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:29:35 +0000

I've never actually given up on the idea that I can make blogging work for me. I've always believed it's possible to earn a decent income from the Internet, but clearly I just didn't know how [...]

The Return Of A Selfish Blogger

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:51:36 +0000

Nearly two months ago I announced that I was quitting blogging and so many of you left a message to wish me well. Thank you all for being so generous. I had every intention of replying to each and every one of you in person (as was my habit) but I didn’t get around to it. [...]

The Clarity Of A New Dawn: Blogging Is A Luxury I Can’t Afford

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:22:56 +0000

For a while now I’ve been wondering why I’m still struggling to reach my goals in life. I don’t lack ambition and I’m not afraid of hard work and yet I still haven’t achieved a better life for my family. Picture: clarity Nine months ago I left work to stay at home and look after the children. [...]

I’ve Emptied My Feedreader Into A Blog Post

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:45:47 +0000

I got tagged in December 08 by Mom/Mumand being the clearly efficient sort that I am, I’m responding in February! Picture: flattop341 I’ve decided to add a twist to this and rather than tag someone else, I’ve basically emptied my feed reader into it. I leave you with an open invitation to respond, if you [...]

How My Children Are Helping Me To Lose Weight

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:06:17 +0000

My lunch on Saturday was a bowl of tomato soup with two slices of fresh crusty bread. Picture: 177 With my children already sitting at the table eating their sandwiches and carrot sticks, I too sat with my soup and bread. I hadn’t even bitten into the first slice of bread when one of my children asked [...]

Feet

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:38:31 +0000

Hello one and all. Firstly let me apologise for the slow running site. It has been reported to the host and although I’ve had a reply, it didn’t really help, so I’m back in the queue again. Harumph. Picture: lrargerich I did try turning on the WP-CACHE thingy which made page loading a bit speedier but it [...]

My Sister Tells Me The Things I Don’t Want To Hear

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:35:21 +0000

I had a text message from my sister today just asking after my general well-being. I was walking the dogs at the time and so I thought I’d call her instead of replying by text. It turns out she was walking her dog at the same time, so we had a little chuckle pretending it was an [...]

Last Roll Of The Dice

admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:45:41 +0000

I very much feel that I’m in ‘Last Roll Of The Dice’ territory. I feel a sense of desperation and anxiety and a nagging feeling of self-loathing. Picture: Thunder Child TM Within five or so weeks I’m going to have to contact the Human Resources department and advise them that I want to return to work. They need [...]

Not Today Thank You

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:39:30 +0000

It wasn’t my intention to post another rant today, but I’ve got some anger issues and I can’t afford therapy. Yesterday I was furious about something that happened at the Doctor’s surgery. My eldest girl who’s 3 years old was due her Measles, Mumps and Rubella jab. Picture: BrittanyG As is the normal practice the Doctor’s Surgery send out [...]

It’s Odd But It’s True

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:54:14 +0000

As if further proof were needed that small children addle your brain…. Following on from my recent absentmindedness causing me to make two trips to get a punctured tyre changed, I bring you new proof of my jelly brain. Picture: whatleydude I walked into the living room the other day and my wife, who was reclined on the [...]

Daddy’s Girl

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:39:40 +0000

One of the things I feared most about taking over the full time care of the children, has happened. Our youngest daughter who’s just turned two has found big love for her Daddy. Picture: Alicia blmurch In some ways I’m ecstatic about it because it’s probably the nearest I’ll get to feeling the bond between mother and [...]

I Love Power Tools And Gadgets

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:36:12 +0000

Prior to becoming a Stay-at-home Dad, I was pretty much like any other cave dwelling guy on the planet - I loved power tools and gadgets. I still do, but something alarming is happening to me. Instead of drooling over the latest Hammer Drill or Cordless Bumfungler [...]

My Children Trash My House Every Day

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:03:05 +0000

I’ve got to get more storage. My current arrangements make me want to cry, even though I’m a big tough man. And I am. Everything I own is in easy reach of my children. I swear that they do it on purpose. Every day they pull out every damn book, every damn toy and every damn floor puzzle [...]

A Mother’s Guilt

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:06:06 +0000

My day is turning into a wreck already. I loaded up the car with all the kids for the school run, collected another child en route and then battled the traffic only to get to school to find out it was closed. The boiler has packed up. The two boys were delighted. I was not. Picture: [...]

Running On An Empty Head

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:09:43 +0000

Obviously I don’t provide enough excitement in my wife’s life, because it seems there’s little she likes more than running the cars on empty. She laughs in the face of ‘running out of fuel on a deserted country road’ and kicks sand in the eye of ‘being able to deal with an emergency without having [...]

Nigella Lawson Is Gorgeous

admin — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:51:04 +0000

Nigella Lawson is a beautiful woman, of that there’s no doubt. I’m tempted to litter this post with pictures of Nigella, but I’ll stick with just the one. What I really would like is to get my hands on a Nigella Lawson calendar. I’d be a happy man, but I can’t find one anywhere. And [...]