Tag Archives: kids

A trip to Malahide Park and old childhood memories

#kids  Took the kids to Malahide park yesterday. For some reason, despite taking the kids regularly there, it was a little nostalgic this time for me. As a kid, I use to play in Malahide park and grounds all the time. It was our second backyard.Me an…

The Christmas Countdown has begun!

#kids  Kids started their Christmas Lists last night. I'm not sure what prompted it.When my 8yo daughter finished, she proudly announced she only had 13 items on her list which included several sets of Friends Lego, Furbies (they appear to have�…

Lessons Learned from my holidays

When packing for travelling on ferry overnight, less is better. There is only so many bags you can pull around with you on the ferry. The overnight ferry from Ireland to France is a honeypot for 3DS streetpasses. Weddings in the rain are still great. My 5yo son is a special kind of party animal. […]

Apparently I’ve become a morning person…

Apparently I’ve become a morning person. This is something has crept up on me. It certainly wasn’t intentional. The New York Times has this quiz that determines if you are morning or night person. I got about 21 on the scale. I wake at 6am, every morning, even on weekends. When I get the chance […]

Last night at storytime with the kids…

Last night at storytime I figured that maybe my 7yo daughter Alice would be ready for some of my favourite books as a kid. I suggested we read some Roald Dahl and she agreed. Last time I tried to read some, it didn’t go down well but this time she told me her best friend […]