What happened when the snowgirl fell out with the snowboy? She gave him the cold shoulder!

It snowed last night. I was working in Bury St Edmunds which is just under an hour away. Normally. I finished work at midnight and my one hour journey home took about two and a half hours. It was fun! Cars on ice in the dark. The dual carriageway was a single track. Though things could have been worse. Traffic coming the other way was stopped at the bottom of a hill where a lorry was not able to get up the snow and resulted in the traffic flow stopping, which was not good when that meant that the snow was laying down.

Anyway, the kids. They loved the snow.  In the morning, after getting up late, and having a late breakfast, I cleared the driveway with the snow shovel my wife bought earlier on in the year.  And yes, I thought she was insane for buying it, and yes, I was very glad that she did so.  While doing this, the kids came out and used me for target practice.  I sort of started it, and they continued to throw snow at me (and over the bits of the drive I had cleared).  I do have to remember that next year, not to be too accurate when throwing snowballs as while they had fun, they did not like it when I was a lot more accurate than them.  Saying that, when they are older, they will be getting me back.

On the brightside, Arsenal won. For once. I am not sure if we are going to be able to finish in the top four. And loads of Spurs fans at work are pointing this out to me. Mind you, they might not be laughing if Harry goes to jail... Anyway, time to go. Take care all, especially those who have to deal with the snow.

John Terry won't be facing trial for racial abuse until after Euro 2012.

So he's free to lead his country into Poland.

Just like his hero did.

Any young players watching the United v Chelsea 3-3 game before should take alot of tips about building a relationship with you striking partner!

There was some fantasastic link up play between Rooney and Howard Webb.

Just put £100 on my 3 to go down:

Wigan, John Terry and Harry Redknapp.

There is one good thing about snow.
It makes my garden look as good as the neighbours'

Max Factor mascara makes eyelashes appear three times longer? Max Factor should make condoms.

Morning all. I can not sleep so thought that I would make a post. I see it has been a long time since my last post.

First of all, Arsenal. I am annoyed. Over Christmas we had three games in London. The best chance to make the most of the holiday season. We could have has to travel to the North East and then to Wales, but no, three games in London. Nine points for the taking. What happened instead? A draw, a win and a loss. Wolves and Fulham deserved the results they got as we did not play well enough. Something the team has to act on. The loss to Man Shitty in the league cup was annoying, but worse was to follow when we threw away a draw to lose at home to ManUre. Still, the team managed to come from behind in the FA cup this weekend against Villa. Hopefully, despite the possible loss of Jack for the season, we might be able to finish in the top four and win the FA cup.  And I for one still have faith in our manager.

Anyway, Christmas was great. I have to say that it was my best Christmas ever, as both kids are now old enough to enjoy it. My Mum came up on New Years Eve to babysit which allowed my wife and I to have a brilliant meal together in Wivenhoe. I had worked in the day though which meant that I was too tired to spend midnight there, so we came home, just in time to see 2012 in at home.

And of course, January is when my birthday is. And I am now 40! I had managed to convince my daughter that I was going to be four, but last year she worked out that I was 39 and keeps reminding me about my age. The kids woke me up on my birthday by jumping up and down on me early in the morning. (I remember once having lie-in's past 0700...) And this weekend we went to London to go out for a meal with my Mum and the younger of my two younger brothers. The other one was in Manchester and was not able to come down but I got to speak to him on the phone along with his flatmate who is a very good friend of ours. The kids loved the meal. It was great to see my Mum, and my brother who managed to end up in the wrong part of London at one point! I got loads of chocolate and now have a telescope! The kids can not wait to use it, though I have had to tell my daughter that we will not be able to see galaxies in the same way that the pictures are on the box.

Have to go now and I hope it will not be too long before I make my next post.



Middle-Aged Texting Codes:
ATD -at the doctor.
BFF -best friend fell.
BTW -bring the wheelchair.
BYOT -bring your own teeth.
FWIW -forgot where I was.
GGPBL -gotta go, pacemaker battery low.
GHA -got heartburn again.
IMHO -is my hearing aid on?
LMDO -laughing my dentures out.
OMMR -on my massage recliner.
ROFLACGU -rolling on floor laughing and can't get up.
TTYL -talk to you louder!

Little Mix are the winners of the X-Factor 2011. Vladimir Putin has called for a recount, as he feels he should have won.

Evening all.  I am knackered.  Have been down to London, taking the kids to see my mother.  My Mum has a cat, and my wife is allergic to them.  She wheezes which is why my son has learned the phrase "Move out of the bloody way Louie" (a reference to a lovely cat that lives on our road).  There was a time when my mother did not have a cat and my wife could visit her, the previous cat passing away, but since then, she got another one...  Which means that for Christmas, we can not actually visit my mother, without my wife sitting in the car outside, which is not how she would like to spend Christmas day!  Speaking of which, I owe her lots.  Thanks to her, my family should be getting presents that they like.  I have tired to get her things, but in general, I tend to leave things till the last minute, and when I have tried to surprise her, she generally does not like what I get for her.  Which means that she has to give me a list of things that she might like, but more importantly, I have to remember what she tells me.

Anyway, a long drive down with loads of traffic.  But we were able to nip to East London to pick up a present, and then to pick up my mother, and take her out to TGI Fridays.  I have to say, I was very impressed with the service there.  The kids loved it, as they got balloons (only one survived the journey back) and my Mum loved the time spent with the kids.  Anyway, after dropping her back near where she lives (she needed to get something from the library) we drove of to do a little bit more shopping, food this time, and then back home.  While my wife got the provisions for the upcoming festive season, I too the kids to a merry go round and then afterwards, there was a ride which accomdated them both.  After that, fun on the M25 as we went home.

Still, on getting home, the kids got to speak to the older of my two brothers and thanks to modern technology, they got to see him as well as one of our long friends, David. The kids are looking forwards to the big day, my daughter is counting down the days, or rather the nights.

Anyway, good night all and take care.

And the winner of X Factor 2011 is............. Simon Cowell's wallet!

Evening all.  Quick post.  Still knackered after the way work was in the last week.  Hopefully, I will be back to somewhere near normal speed tomorrow or I am screwed!

I have had a mixed day with the kids today.  Because I was tired, I have to admit that I was a lot more snappish compared to how I usually am and my wife has had to deal with this effectively for a whole week.  But, she is amazing, and I am very lucky to have her.  I did get to have my daughter read to me.  I am certain that she play stupid with us.  Well, maybe not stupid, but I do think that she does not try as hard as she does at achool.  I am sure she has decided to not let us know just how clever she is.

Anyway, I have to go know, have to iron for tomorrow and clean up.

Good night all.

I'm not tired, I'm just trying to start a yawn trail

Evening all.  I am knackered.  I have had a very busy week.  Thursday was very busy, and I did not get home till eight in the evening.  Which meant that I did not get to put the kids to bed.  But while I was annoyed that I was not able to do so, I thought that would be fine as I would be able to put them to bed on Friday.  And while I thought that Thursday was busy, Friday was worse.  Which meant that I did not get to put the kids to bed either, and I did not get home until nine, and even then, I had to leave without finishing all my work.  Today, I went to a course, then actually got to spend time with the two kids.  Unfortunately, they were a bit tired, which meant that they were playing up a bit.  But after a bit of rest and lunch at Wahaca they calmed down.  Face painting later was something that they got to enjoy and I have to say it is great spending time with them when they get to do things like that.

Anyway, knackered, and I have the work Christmas party to go to tonight!

A day without seeing the kids

I did not get to spend that much time with the kids today.  Did not really see them in the morning as they were tired, and by the time I got back late from work, they were asleep.  My daughter had asked my wife if she could stay at home, saying that she was tired.  My son went to nursery, but due to an attack of the squits, had to come home quickly.  When were both at home, they decided to snuggle on the sofa.  When I was a kid, one of my mothers friends, Marlowe used to look after me and my brothers.  She kindly gave us a blanket a few years ago.  When getting out the Christmas stuff, I found it again and brought it out with the decorations.  Well, my son found it first today when he was sent home and put it on.  When my daughter got home, my son proudly showed off his new discovery. 

I know there are times that my wife goes stir crazy at home, but at least she gets to see things like this, and I have to say, there are many times that I am very jealous.  But then I do go to work to get rest!

My wife said, "Can we put the Christmas tree up tonight?" I said, "Why, has it got nowhere else to stay?"

Evening all.  Sorry about the delay since my last post.  Just a quick one.  Well, loads have happened since my last post, but I can not remember everything.  So I will just stick to the last few days.  My daughter has loved the last few days, as she has been to three birthday parties in the last four days.  My son is a bit peeved as he only went to one of them.  So, today, when my daughter was dropped off at one, we went home and put the Christmas tree up.  Poor kid, he keeps thinking that it is Christmas as the tree is up.  We keep telling him it is in a few weeks time, but he is only three.  That and time goes much slower for kids than it does for adults.  Anyway, good night all.


We all get asked, what do you want for christmas?
So one day I visited santa and asked him.
"What would you like for Christmas?".
He turned to look me in the eye and said, "To have Christmas off."