Jon Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 I went part time when my daughter was born 2 years ago. Took 1 day off per week to look after her. My missus did the same, which covers 2 days of the childcare per week. Other 3 days is with childminder/grandparents. It's hard work to keep a 2 year old amused all day on your jack jones. Work is far easier. Plus I now have less money. Things have definitely changed since my parents time in the 60s/70s. I don't think they could believe I was droping down to 4 days a week and my missus wasn't dropping to 3 instead. I think they saw/see it as 'wimmins work'. But she earns slightly more than me, so it made more financial sense too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nath182 Posted July 4, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2014 My son Jonah was born 2/7/14, poor lad has got many years of Villa disappointing him ahead. Baby and mum are doing great, couldn't be happier! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaglint Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Congratulations ! Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Well done lad,congratulations!Hopefully mine comes on time tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Congratulations Nath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hoping your all getting them pre made villa shirts with 'Grealish' on the back ! Big congrats though nath182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath182 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks all! I'm shattered already and they aren't even home yet lol Well done lad,congratulations!Hopefully mine comes on time tomorrow. Got my fingers crossed for you Rugeley! Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Cheers dude. that first month is a killer, then it slowly gets easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Cheers dude. that first month is a killer, then it slowly gets easier. Until they hit 2-2 1/2 years of age and then all hell breaks loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 True,but I'd take the terrible 2s over that first couple of months anyday ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Has she dropped the package yet Rugeley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Nope, don't look like it will happen this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Cheers dude. that first month is a killer, then it slowly gets easier. Until they hit 2-2 1/2 years of age and then all hell breaks loose To be honest, that's my favourite age. My son is 3 in a few weeks and this year has been an absolute pleasure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I'd go with that as well Rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chrisp65 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) I don't know if I've had a fave bit so far, but it's interesting now mine are old enough for proper serious conversation the bits they remember as 'those' memories. Apparently the best holiday we ever had was staying in Watermouth Castle - reason? We all had 4 poster beds and the loo had a giant high level cistern and a long chain you had to 'pull and run away'.Apparently they thought that was great, oh, and the fact that we could cook our own toast in the room. So best holiday was down to a chain pull flush and toast in the room. Defining picture of dad? Running back and forth the allotment showering sparks across the dusk sky by waving a pitch fork of flaming dry grass around shouting 'aaaaargh'. So not all the presents, all the taxi rides, not getting them back stage access to Dr Who and not some serious investment in musical instruments or homework projects or working like a nutjob to get the only house in town with a big flat garden walking distance from the best school. No, it was my flaming pitchfork of doom dance. Kids are totally and utterly brilliant, just remember to enjoy it all now, today, and not postpone the enjoyment too much, 'cos it ain't long and they're working in Next and getting home after you've gone to bed. Staying in work all hours to get them a Florida holiday is not smarter than running around the garden with dry grass like a retarded viking. Edited July 6, 2014 by chrisp65 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugeley Villa Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I don't think my kids will ever get a serious conversation out of me, my missus complains she never does so I can't see it being different with the kids. But then again it depends what scallie wag my daughter starts seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted July 6, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2014 I am absolutely dreading the day my daughter brings her first boyfriend home. Fortunately I have about 13 years to plan to murder him without anyone knowing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Be happy and pleased that other males find her attractive. That's how I would look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted July 6, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted July 6, 2014 Be happy and pleased that other males find her attractive. That's how I would look at it. Yeah, but you're strange 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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