There is not enough caffeine in the world to keep me awake at the moment. As billions have experienced before me (although I have to keep reminding myself that) going from 1 kid to 2 is quite challenging. There's none of the trepidation experienced with number 1 (as he is now referred to in conversation about him, so as not to give him a complex...) but all of the sleepless nights x 2 as one feeds number 2 and the other has to see to number 1's "my feets hurt." Katy's my hero at the moment. She's taking it all in her stride, while I on the other hand am struggling to handle anything at the moment.
Back in the world of recruitment marketing this week, I was pleased to see they let me ease back in, with an 8 hour day on the schedule (contracted for 7.5) with no allowances for checking 2 weeks of emails, coming up to speed on the jobs, going to the kitchen every hour on the hour for coffee, going to the gents... Although the boss was kind enough to let me bring my working day back by half an hour every day this week. Meant I could get back that little bit earlier to play with Tom, and see him off to bed.
I was pleased to note that I missed a 2 hour lecture on the new Age Discrimination legislation (or "age discrim" as it is termed in my office where fewest syllables is king) coming in on October 1st. Just a small amount of irony that law firms will no doubt be profitting greatly from future cases of such discrimination, yet when we informed a large legal client that they are no longer allowed to seek out a "young, dynamic, ambitious" candidate in their recruitment ad because of this very legislation, they chose to ignore us, and opted to include it!! Well, I did think it was all a step too far. As if the stockmarket is going to get a sudden influx of 60 year old's knocking on retirement's door, claiming they can do the job as well as the next man. Please? We've gone legislation mad.
I've got so much more to say on this matter, but am really struggling to articulate anything, so am going to concede defeat. It's been quite comfy here though, as Ben's bundled on my shoulder so tightly, I can still type with both hands!!
Adios!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Where does all the time go?
I started this blog, as I'm sure millions do, with the intention of keeping a daily diary. But hey, it's Sunday, and I last posted Tuesday, so showed excellent discpiline there!!
The last few days have flown, as the return to work day approached. A trip to Tropical Wings was the highlight. To anyone from south east Essex, looking to entertain the little ones, I can highly recommend this. Really well kept, and some great animals on display. The lemurs are priceless!
Unfortunately it's back to work tomorrow. Good thing about being off for a new baby though, is that getting up early won't be a problem!! Ben's been unsettled the last two nights, before which he'd been in a really nice pattern. I'm fearing the worst, in that he's going to be more wakeful during the nights, but Katy's more confident he'll settle down. Here's hoping I'm wrong. He's awake at the moment, mesmerised by the ryder cup!!
I've enjoyed being at home with the family. It's the longest time off work I've spent with Tom, since the 2 weeks I had off when he was born, which I'm sure he can't remember!! It's been great. Although not sure how he's going to be for Katy when I'm back at work.
On matters football, Allclaims won 5-2 this morning. Nice to get the win, but the opposition were awful, and the scoreline flatters them a little (for their second goal, their forward was about 10 yards off side). Still, it was good to actually get some exercise, albeit that coming whilst running down and up the hill to retrieve the ball when it wen't out of play behind my goal. And West Ham lost AGAIN. What an impact the world class duo have had since they arrived. They were doing better before anyone started talking about takeovers blah blah blah. Back tomorrow with tales of back to work blues no doubt.
The last few days have flown, as the return to work day approached. A trip to Tropical Wings was the highlight. To anyone from south east Essex, looking to entertain the little ones, I can highly recommend this. Really well kept, and some great animals on display. The lemurs are priceless!
Unfortunately it's back to work tomorrow. Good thing about being off for a new baby though, is that getting up early won't be a problem!! Ben's been unsettled the last two nights, before which he'd been in a really nice pattern. I'm fearing the worst, in that he's going to be more wakeful during the nights, but Katy's more confident he'll settle down. Here's hoping I'm wrong. He's awake at the moment, mesmerised by the ryder cup!!
I've enjoyed being at home with the family. It's the longest time off work I've spent with Tom, since the 2 weeks I had off when he was born, which I'm sure he can't remember!! It's been great. Although not sure how he's going to be for Katy when I'm back at work.
On matters football, Allclaims won 5-2 this morning. Nice to get the win, but the opposition were awful, and the scoreline flatters them a little (for their second goal, their forward was about 10 yards off side). Still, it was good to actually get some exercise, albeit that coming whilst running down and up the hill to retrieve the ball when it wen't out of play behind my goal. And West Ham lost AGAIN. What an impact the world class duo have had since they arrived. They were doing better before anyone started talking about takeovers blah blah blah. Back tomorrow with tales of back to work blues no doubt.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
What's in a name?
Not quite sure what the point of this post is, as only 2 people have visited my blog up till now, but I've decided to lose the "Trouble with football..." title. I initially intended this blog to say there was more to life than football, i.e. my young family etc etc. Only, I'm not actually that obsessed with football. Sure, I love it, and I do wish I could enjoy playing without being away from the wife and kids for 4 hours every Sunday - but it was all a little tenuous. So a new title, much less contrived - and a little more to the point - unlike my posts!! A shorter url too - much more appropriate for those who know me. Enjoy!
The joys of Southend High St...
Just been on a beautiful trip into our delightful town centre (please note the "About me" section: 'infinitely sarcastic...'). We've been out spending the numerous vouchers given to us by family and friends for Tom's birthday 4 weeks ago, and on the birth of Ben. Vouchers because, who knows what to buy for a second son, when the first one's stuff was barely used? For any of you who might read this, thank you so much, thank you cards will be in the post shortly - if I can get my act together!! Need to find some normality soon, and stop blaming our new arrival for our lack of organisation on certain things!!
Back to the town centre though... rough! This may come across a bit snobby, but where did all the normal folk go? Not a very pleasant experience. And that new university... not exactly an example of timeless architecture. I rarely venture out into Southend, what with working in Central London all week - Katy always laughs at me as I can't hide my suprise at extreme changes that took place months ago, like the demolition of the London Road campus of Southend college - apparently I'm not up with the times.
Anyway, Tom's currently singing Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, into the microphone of his new keyboard, so I'm off to try and teach him the words to some classic Pearl Jam tracks. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures ; D
Back to the town centre though... rough! This may come across a bit snobby, but where did all the normal folk go? Not a very pleasant experience. And that new university... not exactly an example of timeless architecture. I rarely venture out into Southend, what with working in Central London all week - Katy always laughs at me as I can't hide my suprise at extreme changes that took place months ago, like the demolition of the London Road campus of Southend college - apparently I'm not up with the times.
Anyway, Tom's currently singing Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, into the microphone of his new keyboard, so I'm off to try and teach him the words to some classic Pearl Jam tracks. Stay tuned for more exciting adventures ; D
Monday, September 18, 2006
Ben's due date
My wife, Katy, and I gave birth to our second son, Benjamin Joseph 9 days ago. It's weird to think he wasn't supposed to come til today, but feeling like we've had a bit of bonus time with him! We've just taken our boys (still can't get used to saying that) to the park - very tranquil. Better make the most of it as it's back to work a week today. Gonna miss the tight little family dynamic we've got going over the last 9 days. Will just have to savour the weekends.
Anyway, this is my first ever post. Sorry it's got nothing to do with football. I named the blog because football is so important to me... trouble is, it's requires too much of my time. I wish there were more hours in a day/days in a week/weeks in a year!!
At least I'll enjoy reading this blog anyway!
Anyway, this is my first ever post. Sorry it's got nothing to do with football. I named the blog because football is so important to me... trouble is, it's requires too much of my time. I wish there were more hours in a day/days in a week/weeks in a year!!
At least I'll enjoy reading this blog anyway!
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