The Flagging DadHome ImprovementsJoshua and I regularly stand on the corner of our street and wave at the cars as they go past. Admittedly not the most imaginative of…Oct 13, 2020Oct 13, 2020
The Flagging DadHoliday with the In-laws“It’s just not worth it, we’re not going on holiday again,” I said.Sep 20, 2020Sep 20, 2020
The Flagging DadTriathlonWe decided to go swimming last Monday. While getting ready, we discovered that Joshua’s trunks are now far too small which is hardly…Aug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
The Flagging DadHeatwaveWe took Joshua for a drive-through coronavirus test last week. Nothing screams out a good time like that sentence, does it? I don’t want…Aug 21, 2020Aug 21, 2020
The Flagging DadThe PubWe went to the pub on Wednesday. On our previous trip, a Sunday lunch, the people in a nearby house were holding a curiously-timed party…Aug 10, 2020Aug 10, 2020
The Flagging DadA Tale of Three MattressesA few days ago, I was stood in the queue in Tesco Express and stooped down to kiss Jacob (the baby) on his head. At least this is what I…Aug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020
The Flagging DadLeeds United are back in the Premier League (and it’s absolutely bloody brilliant)The first Leeds United match I went to was against Chelsea at the start of the 1994/95 season. Leeds raced into a 2–0 lead through Phil…Jul 20, 2020Jul 20, 2020
The Flagging DadThe SeasideWe went to Bridlington last week, our first family outing since lockdown measures were loosened. Now that shops have reopened, the…Jun 25, 2020Jun 25, 2020
The Flagging DadLockdown: Week 10“Be careful, Daddy!” Joshua shouted when I was giving him a bath last Friday. He then chucked an entire jug of water in my face and…Jun 4, 2020Jun 4, 2020
The Flagging DadLockdown: Week 9Louise has got a black eye. I’m keen to express from the off that I had absolutely nothing to do with it. Last Sunday, we put the lads down…May 25, 2020May 25, 2020