Once upon a time a rookie daddy… got everything right
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but something miraculous happened yesterday. No, I’m not talking about a hamster saving its owner’s life or Read more
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Category Archives: TRUE STORIES
Once upon a time a rookie daddy… ruptured his Achilles tendon
The results are in. The votes have been counted. And Drs Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway have taken to the stage to deliver their diagnosis. My ultrasound scan has revealed Read more
Once upon a time a rookie daddy… went to the bathroom at 3am
So how are we all doing today? I’m not great, mainly because my wife are I have just had a nightmare night. The issues began at 3am when I needed to Read more
Once upon a time a rookie daddy… attempted a solo nappy change in Glasgow airport
Yes, yes, yes. I am indeed talking about poop again. But in my defence what you are about to read must go down as one of the most fraught, panic-stricken and Read more
Once upon a time a rookie daddy…went up to the breakfast buffet covered in poopy
I’ve never been a fashionista, but, apart from when savagely hungover, I have always taken some degree of a pride in my appearance. If my shirt had a stain, it was Read more
Once upon a time a rookie daddy… drove to his friends’ wedding in Scotland
There comes a time in every man’s life when he has to hold his hands up and admit he made a mistake. Or, if you are me, lots of times. One of the more recent came during Read more
Once upon a time a rookie daddy… only bought a 16GB iPhone
What do I want? A picture or video of my baby doing something cute or funny or new. When do I want it? Now. Only I can’t get it now, because Read more
Once upon a time a rookie daddy… went to a cheap Indian restaurant in New York
Before we go on, let’s get one thing straight. There is nothing wrong with cheap Indian restaurants. For the most part, I love them from the top of their Read more
Once upon a time a rookie daddy… panicked about the Health Visitor
I’ve never met a nicer, more smiley woman than our Health Visitor. But do you know what? She absolutely terrified me. Why? Simple. I saw her as a smiling Read more
Once upon a time a rookie daddy… forgot to strap baby into the pram
‘Always remember to strap him in,’ implored the sales assistant in John Lewis. ‘Yes, yes,’ I replied. And, in fairness, I had intended to heed her advice until… Read more