Age: 361 days Wow. Charlotte’s nearly one year old but since we’re currently still on our extended road trip of no-interwebnetnesslessness, I might not be able to post on her actual birthday. When we get back I might spend some … Continue reading →

So, this week marks a new adventure for “How To Be A Dad”… Today our “Notebook” post is on ::DUN DUN DUNNNNN:: PlaygroundDad.com! ::CLICK THE ABOVE TO GET SMARTER:: “The Worst Conversation” details one of my least favorite conversations with my wife and PlaygroundDad.com is an incredible website for dads. ...

Age: 6 months Wow. Happy half-year birthday, Charlotte! Six months is the next significant milestone. So let's have a look and check her development: Here's a list of things we might be able to expect at this point: 1. speaking … Continue reading →

Age: 5 months Another month gone. Other than the whole swimming thing, there have not been many quantum leaps forward in habits or abilities in the last month. Trying to talk and trying to stand are still her two favourite … Continue reading →

Age: 5 months Another month gone. Other than the whole swimming thing, there have not been many quantum leaps forward in habits or abilities in the last month. Trying to talk and trying to stand are still her two favourite … Continue reading →

Age: 4 months, 2 weeks, 3 days Charlotte has been talking for a little over a month now. I described her talking as being a new level of adorable when she first did it. And so it was. A husky … Continue reading →

Age: 4 months 4 months: How did that happen then? One month, I could believe, but four? No, seriously. Anyway, a quick review. Since being born, she's learned to identify faces, recognise people, engage with eye contact and melt the … Continue reading →

Age: 3 months, 4 weeks Recently someone evil (you know who you are) questioned the whole talking thing. Well, I present some evidence. So click that and listen to it1. Anyway that is Charlotte talking. I'm not trying to claim … Continue reading →

Age: 3 months, 2 weeks, 2 days Two patterns of parental behaviour which used to seem odd, but which I now understand: Baby Talk: I've admitted in the past that I wasn't terribly comfortable around babies. I didn't especially like … Continue reading →

Age: 3 months, 1 week, 2 days Talking: The haters may be doubting the validity of 'hurrr' as a word. They would of course be wrong, and might want to check the Urban Dictionary before they scoff. It gives the … Continue reading →