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Walking with my daughter - a nice day in the new house and Violet explores Stratford
A quiet Sunday in Fish Island and the surrounding area.
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My personal blog started in mid-2021. Lots of stuff about living in London, some about becoming a dad and about raising a daughter, and just some general bits.
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We have made it into the new place!
After delay and a lot of worry we have managed to buy and move into our new home.
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Staying in London
Why staying in London after the pandemic was hard but right for us...I hope.
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Violet is now two...and likes CAKE!!!!
The second birthday seems a milestone to me.
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Places I want to take Violet
So now things are getting a little easier both personally and in terms of Covid restrictions, I have started to think about all the places I want to take Violet over the next couple of years. Like a lot of babies born during the pandemic, she has had a pretty
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Day five of sleep training...and its brilliant
Sleep training a toodler. Yes it can work, hopefully.
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Violets first trip on the Underground
Violet's first exciting trip on the tube. Old Street to Oval.
Health & Fitness
Walking with my daughter - These poor guys have paid their dues
Walking with my daughter - My worn-out trainers as a metaphor, but also finding out what a joy it can be to explore London with my daughter.
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Becoming a dad in your 40s - lessons and warnings
I shouldn't say this, but if you can have your kids when you are younger. Raising a child is incredibly hard and you need all the strength you can get
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Things to tell my daughter or maybe things I wish I’d known
A not-terribly original list of advice for Violet when she is older.
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Five brilliant things about living in East London.
East London is great. Here is a pretty ropey list of good things
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Why am I starting a blog...at the end of the pandemic
Why am I starting a blog now? At the end of lockdown and when Violet is 15 months. Because it was too crazy before, but I do want to record what's been happening.