From Baby To Boy [#005]
The last few months has gone by incredibly quickly, you occupy so much of our day that it feels like time somehow mushes together and days turn into weeks, which turn into months so unconsciously. That, on top of my business collapsing has not be a fun journey, to say the least. I am stressed, […]
Constant, Persistant and Permanent [#004]
You are coming up to two months old. Two months you have filled our days with joy, laughter, learnings and gratefulness. You are thickening up a bit now, a slightly stronger neck, larger eyes, bigger hands, more tuned to your surroundings… but still a useless spud. Smiles are starting to show, although they are incredibly […]
Sleep… What Is Sleep? [#003]
Nobody quite prepares you for a newborn. I’ve read books, taken advice from friends who have children and we even attended pre-natal classes, but the lack of sleep and lack of routine has really hit me hard. You’ve kicked the doors down in our life, demanding whatever you want, forcing us both up at all […]
Meet the family [#002]
The whole family have been over to meet you. Tears, smiles and laughter from them all. Seeing you with them has changed the way I see life. Sitting in the room were three generations of family, across all ages, from 6 days to 70 years. It’s a beautiful realisation that time does indeed fly and […]
A gift to my son, Rowan. [#001]
Dear Rowan, I had a vision while driving today, after uncomfortably leaving you and Kate at the hospital for more check ups, four days after your arrival. This vision signalled that I build you a place that gifts you fatherly comfort, advice and love that is not physical, yet among the clouds that can be […]