Finding the time, and investing it Shade WinsTo the extent you could express your opinions at 4 weeks old you seemed fairly keen, when we ran the idea of a 6 week holiday passed you. You certainly didn't object in any obvious way. A few years ago Mummy Shark and I went to Sri Lanka. … Continue reading Six Weeks in Mexico With a 7 Month Old – Part Una
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1H01 – 1st Half Financial Review
Chief Financial Officer's Introductory Comments In 2 BE (2 Years Before Elsie) I spent a grand total of £7,325 “going out” - whether that be drinking with the lads (most of it), or drinks / meals out with Kirsty, work drinks, etc. In 1 BE (a stag doo heavy year) that had dropped to £5,314, … Continue reading 1H01 – 1st Half Financial Review
Life 7 Months In
A personal reflection on change; my perfectionist nature; dealing with my stress, and man-feelings All Is ForgivenIt’s 08:30 on a sunny Saturday morning and we’re in the Rookery. Lying flat in your pram you are staring up in absolute wonder and awe at a tree, a huge grin on your face like it’s the best … Continue reading Life 7 Months In
The First Few Days, and Paternity Leave
“Allah, Allah, Allah” Elsie screamed. For the first few weeks her cry resembled a high pitched and very loud call to prayer. In our exhausted state we found it funny. Seeing the funny side of things definitely helped keep us as relaxed and calm as possible during those turbulent first few days. Getting back home … Continue reading The First Few Days, and Paternity Leave
The Birth
T-Minus 64 hours Kirsty had now hit the 42 week mark, so at 8am on Monday 11th March we woke up, had an omelette and some coffee then Uber'd to St George's Hospital for our 10am check-in. The next 62 hours went something like this: Constant & severe induction-related pain for KirstyLong periods of uncertainty … Continue reading The Birth
An Intro
For a while now (about 2 years) i've had a real urge to write. With a proper pen (a blue uni-ball micro) and on paper, not using a keyboard. While you might be reading this in a digital form, all the words were poorly handwritten first, and then typed up. I wasn't sure why I … Continue reading An Intro