Finally an extended break from work.  Time to get your head around being a parent and embrace and enjoy the monumental change that has just occurred in your life.  A time to catch up with your friends and family now that you are no longer a slave to your 40-50 hour working week.  A time for your parents to rejoice …

My day actually started at 2.30am, with a dash downstairs to prepare a bottle for my daughter.  Shoveling biscuits into my mouth as I do this…classy.  After her nappy change, replacement dummy and sip or two of milk, she was finally asleep again.  I really miss that…sleep.  It’s a beautiful thing.  Never fully appreciated until it just ain’t an option anymore. …