Being a dad can be a miserable job. For at least three months in the early child’s life, you’re plain useless, no matter how hard you try. The child will not acknowledge your existence, except in the form of unstoppable baby cries that are heartbreaking and adorable at the same time. And at various timesContinue reading “Moms have it easy*”
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He’s pretty strict with the rules
I was just closing down my home office space for the day, when my two year-old son stormed in, carrying an FFP2 mask. He was pretty clear about his goals for the next ten minutes. He was going to play ‘shop’ with me. In ‘shop’ the rules are simple. He’s the shop owner, and I’mContinue reading “He’s pretty strict with the rules”
I’m nervous, man
I have felt pretty much constantly nervous over the past couple of days. Our second child is due August 2nd, and that’s not too far away. Our first son Rafa came quite unexpected – ten days early – and birth started early in the morning, after a late evening of dinner with friends. We wereContinue reading “I’m nervous, man”
Were you scared too?
I know I should be happy – and believe me, I am – about the fact that in less than two months we are having a family expansion. But can someone please tell me that it’s perfectly normal to be scared shitless? Before the birth of our first, I was happy too. I had justContinue reading “Were you scared too?”
Robin Heinen 