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One of the main concerns about having a baby, of course, is the fact that they’re so bloody useless. So unable to do anything for themselves that you, as parents, become subjugated to their every whim, burp, fart, cry and shitty nappy. For the most advanced species on the planet it doesn’t seem like a very efficient arrangement. And that’s because it’s not, but it hasn’t always been like this.
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An old man is lying in a hospital bed, talking about how all the big moments in life are behind him. Falling in love, getting married, having children and seeing them grow up. All the little things that go with these landmarks of life, all behind him. What does he have left to look forward to? Although it’s only a TV show, the thought is more than a little bit sad. I seem to be having a lot of these moments now, they’re coming thick and fast. It’s exciting, relentless.
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Is there such a thing as the nesting instinct? Until recently I would probably have said no, what a load of crap. However not long after we get back from our US trip, I find myself franticly reorganising all my cupboards and clothes.
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I seem to be drawn to these kind of books right now. The kind that, perhaps, give you some kind of insight into life, and how to deal with hardship. The author, Parisian Jean-Dominique Bauby, has certainly experienced one of the most awful kinds of torture you could ever imagine, yet he manages to retain a sense of humour and perspective, that you simply have to admire.
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We have a great trip planned for Christmas. Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, New Year at South Beach in Miami, a couple of days in Costa Rica. And half way through this great adventure, sitting on a park bench in South Beach Miami, I find out I am going to be a father.
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A few years ago, we bought tickets for Katie to go see the Wiggles. Unfortunately, that meant that we had to go too. To see Anthony and his geriatric mates jump around in spandex before getting carted out the back and taken straight to A&E.
I wish. Hmmm. The Wiggles. Where to start…
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Maybe it was blind ignorance, maybe it was wishful thinking but I was never in any doubt that it would happen. And before too long, we get what we’re hoping for. Well, almost.
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The subject of children arose for the first time a couple of years ago. Erin brought it up. I’d say this is the way it happens in most cases. You’re happily getting on with your life, you’ve met, you’ve courted and moved in together. It’s worked out and you might be married.
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My father knew exactly what to do the day I was born. He sat in the waiting room watching TV. He was under strict instructions to be there I must add. The Doctor asked him to watch the final episode of Colditz, and later exchange details of the show for news of his child.
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You should be. Life is going to change, but then again it’s going to change anyway. Always does. Sometimes slowly, and sometimes the whole world turns in a moment. Like when you find out you’re going to be a father, or your first child is born. If you’re reading this…
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