Daddys Blog

POW!! Sam is creating pop art in his project on the 60’s so I made this to show him what it was.

His teacher asked then what they knew about the 60’s and he knew a little. He had heard of JFK so I taught him the “Ask not what your country can do for you…” quote. Suitably awed.

Also showed him some pictures from my 20th century in photos book. Burning Buddhist monks, Vietnam war, MLK and the like. Oo and hippies - flowers in your gun. Beautiful.

Beatle-mania. John Lennon getting married. First black into Mississippi uni. The police refusing to protect him.

A mixed decade to my eyes but decades since have been equally up and down I suppose.

I remember reading this book and thinking that the next Century had to be happier. Then the towers fell.

Wasn’t the best start was it?

Hmmm.
Yours,
A thoughtful daddy xx

…. And more snow. Been working from home all week cos of the snow and school being shut. It was open at the start of the week but they just had to give in.

This is Tom on the way to school.

We (whilst ‘working’ at home) has a good old time to be honest.

That’s all for today.
TTFN
The Laird x

Well … Here it is. No plans to do anything tonight. Three kids means going out ain’t ever gonna happen. No matter. We’re having a play on Wii Resort with the little Wii-motion doo-dah.

Then off to the tip to dispose of the Christmas rubbish. Cor, the life I lead!

Peace be the journey,
Till 2010…
The Laird x

How posh? She was delightful. Opened one present then just wanted to play with that one. She wasn’t interested - saying that she got a massive haul (more than the rest of is combined).

Sam got his x-box elite 250gb so he is happy. Tom got his iPod touch so he’s happy. I got my espresso machine so I’m happy (and a bit wired)

I’m off work till the 4th Jan (shame!) so will, until then, be mostly playing with toys.

Groovy baby
The Laird x

Absolutely the best yet. My mum brother and partner (Holly) came as well as the in-laws. We had a great day too. Check Sam having his hair done at Rubys dressing table!

We leisurely opened the presents (Amanda cried) then went for a drink at the Liberal club in Meltham (don’t ask). Then all back to ours for a frankly excellent Christmas meal. Spicy parsnip soup then the traditional meal - with a choice of ham, turkey or beef.

Followed by drinks and then THE BEST DOCTOR WHO EVER!!! My God, how good??

Then we manfully tried to watch G&S and Catherine Tate but fell asleep.

I spent the night with my Ruby-Loo as Sis-in-law slept with the wife.

All in all a rocking day. All thanks to Amanda and the family.

Off to the panto!

We had a top day out yesterday. We went to a Christmas day out over in Yorkshire.

First off we all went in a Christmas maze. Me and the boys went bombing off whilst the girls and grandparents followed.

The boys then went on a ski trail (cross country) while we all walked through the Enchanted Forest along side them.

After a hot chocolate we then went Ice-skating (which despite my moaning) was the best part of the day. Dad rocks!

After a loooong queue we saw Father Christmas. Predictably the Rubster flipped and bawled. The boys were ace though. They both reverted to being little kids. I had to tell Santa what they wanted because they were so timid.

I was really impressed with Sam. Being ten I know he doesn’t believe any more but he was really mature and went along with it for the others sake.

It was a really lovely day. Christmas is my favourite time of the year especially with the kids.

It was great to spend a day having fun with Amanda too. Especially as she is going away for the start of next week. She is off to Warrington with work. It’s not very far but she is working late (and being taken out on the Monday). I am not terribly keen on this going away business but she needs to do it for work. I just miss her is all.

Keep rankin’
The Laird x

… Was yesterday. A great time was had by all. We had a party family tea. Pizza, curry and chilli. The curry was HOT! We also met Jules (Lisa-the-Sis-in-law’s) new beau.

He’s a real nice fella too.

Tom had a good birthday (yay) despite it being a school day (boo)

Word up
The Laird x

My mum had a fall earlier in the week and has hurt her ribs. So I’m off today looking after Ruby and ironing.

Lots to fit in though. I’ve just been to the school assembly where BOTH sons got certificates. I’m now stuck in proud dad mode.

Tom got one for being a smiley happy boy. Sams was for his hard work on his home research. Good lads. Terminally proud. I stood up so Tom could see me and tried to get him to do The Robot but he bottled it.

I’m going to do all the ironing then go and visit mum. Then get back to pick the boys up.

Then it’s our works Christmas party. Where (gasp) I shall be wearing a suit. That’s right a suit. Sadly no kilt though.

Such is life.
Easy now!!
The Laird x

Sam has been to a disco birthday party. This is after we all (minus mum) went swimming and for lunch. We had chip muffins then went to the seventh circle of hell (not Sam); otherwise known as Ikea.

Actually, it wasn’t sooo bad apart from having to carry Ruby every blummin’ where.

Settled down now. The boys are watching Merlin and the girls are in the bath.

Kitchen and bathroom cleaned by yours truly and all washing done.

Word up
The Laird.