It’s A Dad’s Life

  • My Boy

    Sixteen years ago this morning, my life-situation went through a quantum leap when my wife said “I think it’s started”. By the end of the day, Ewan was with us and *everything* had changed. It had been hot and humid that week and we were building up to a thunderstorm while I sat around in…

  • Young ‘uns

    Euan is having a staggering time with his daughter the six-year-old mega-mixer. On a similar, but non-technical note, I just had the following exchange with my 13 year old son: “Dad, what’s aspirin?” “It’s a painkiller – for headaches and stuff” “OK…is it strong?” [suspicion rising] “Yes, sort of but it doesn’t work for some…