Wednesday 21 March 2012

Dylan v. Daddy


(Photo by Clifton Photographic)

Contenders
Dylan: boy, 20 months
Daddy: man, 35 years

Background
I’m being made redundant. After hours of soul searching and scenario planning, Holly (my wife) has decided to go back to work while I retrain to pursue an alternative career

The Challenge
The redundancy money will only last a year. During this time I need to raise Dylan, support Holly, take care of housework, tend to the garden and successfully complete a Diploma in Internal Communications

Start Date
It was supposed to be 24 May, following my last day in the office, but it’s actually today. Holly’s upstairs with a fever so I’ve stayed home to look after Dylan. He's been ill and still has a nose like Niagara Falls. He treats me like a giant handkerchief

End Date
When I return to work or when the money runs out, whichever comes first

Purpose of the Blog
To record my progress, setbacks and successes as a stay-at-home Dad
To entertain and inform my wife and anybody else who is curious, including those family members who think our plan is doomed to failure

And Finally...
I love my boy. More than chocolate and playing guitar and sleep. And I'm pretty sure he loves me. What could possibly go wrong?