First thoughts on parenthood
I set this blog up with the sole aim of chronicling my feelings through the end of the adoption process. Then the s**t hit the fan two months ago and I've not written anything since Boxing Day. While I will indeed tell you all about that shortly (trust me, it's a lot, and writing it down may make it make sense (however unlikely)), I thought it would instead be worth capturing my initial thoughts two weeks into parenting. The kids joined us abruptly mid February, with little in the way of clothing, information or notable routine. As such it's been a mission getting these small people to do the absolute basics. The five year old is quite the contrarian and sulk, while the two year old seems allergic to the word no. So what have I learnt ? 1. Not to be a d**k to someone who deprived you of sleep only a short few hours before This was a big one, and the first real lesson. The older daughter kept my wife and I awake most of the night, and it was an almighty struggle to come t