Gain an extra hour of life by simply Sky+ing X-Factor and fast forwarding the adverts....

Afternoon all.

Things have been interesting since my last post with two birthday parties for my daughter who is now aged six. One was at home and my wife seems to have finally learned the reasons not to have loads of screaming girls at home. In addition, you could argue why she had this one as she also had one at Jungle Adventure. But she had a great time.

When it comes to how the two are doing, they are doing really well.  In the last few weeks, I have been able to take time to hear my daughter read, and she makes me so proud when she does so.  Yesterday, I used a game of Snakes and Ladders to teach her a few tricks with maths and she learned them and used them.  That was before I went to work though.

Today, we have spent a great day together.  The kids were taken to Castle Park again, which they loved.  Of course the last time, my son fell from a great height (for him), this time that did not happen.  My wife got to see just how high he fell from.  She was not amused!  But the kids had a great time, both playing on the climbing frame as well as going on the slides and so many other things.  On getting back, they both spent time making necklaces and have calmed down watching Strictly Come Dancing, which they both love.

Anyway, time to go, and I am going to really have to take more time to work out some interesting details for my posts.

It's 'rock week' on the X factor.

I can't wait for the Mega Death cover after the break.