Radders Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Congratulations! Wave goodbye to : Sleep - I have about 3-5 hours sleep now... Money - We run our own business, so what's this money thing you speak of? Your Social Life - I live in chronic pain (sadly) so my social life went ages ago, but I will still do model shows and airshows (The Mrs's words, not mine!) Clean Clothes - My business is in clothing, so I'm very lucky there haha! Impulsive Decision Making - Tough one, might try get round it... I have a rule though, I drop everything if the Antonov An-22 ever comes back to the UK. The other decisions might suffer though.. Lie-ins - I don't do lie in's because my pain (I would kill for one I really would) Three Door Cars - How do I get large models into a 3 door?? The Spare Bedroom - It's already being converted into a children's room, I have the garage.. Being In Control of the Telly - I have my iPad for catch up (thankfully!) Lazy Weekends - I very rarely get them, I work weekends and I have odd days off! It's worth it all though. Probably. So, this should be a breeze if that's anything to go by But in all seriousness, it's going to be a massive challenge and I'm really looking forward to it. Many thanks for all the likes and comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just sent you a PM mate Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Congrats on impending fatherhood! I've got two boys 6 and 4 years old and I don't recall ever having their kind of energy. Wouldn't trade it for the world either. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Congrats, Radders! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 So, this should be a breeze if that's anything to go by But in all seriousness, it's going to be a massive challenge and I'm really looking forward to it. Many thanks for all the likes and comments Sounds like you've got it covered! First 10-12 years are the best. They are cute, laughing little bundles of joy and energy. Then they turn into teenagers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Good luck Radders! If you're already rocking 3-5 hours a night then you just have to deal with Mrs Radders moving on to the same routine ... good luck there! First bit is brutal but they rock your world. Cheers Jim Phartycr0c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Congrats ! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 a guide to being a dad.... This could be the longest thread so far... Congrats Pappy... Girlscanplay2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightersweep Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Congratulation! You're about to embark on a ride with more ups and downs than any roller coaster I've ever been on! Manual? No matter how much "expert" opinion that's out there, ignore it all...it's all rubbish! Just enjoy it and do your best. I remember when we bought our first one home....me and Jen didn't have a bl**dy clue! By number four, it was a breeze! Just don't ever think that you can get it 100% right and be the best parent there's ever been. I thought I could do that and failed! Make the most of them while their young...around the six months mark is a joy...before you know it, they'll be all grown up so enjoy those early years. I run my own business too, so combined with kids, bench time is almost zero, even after all this time. Just squeeze in what you can. Sounds silly, but back up any photos of the little one if you store on a computer. I didn't for my first, and lost most the photos of him as a baby when my PC went belly up. I'm still angry at myself for that one. Stockpile industrial amounts of Calpol. It will be your best friend. Just go with the flow and enjoy the new life you have created. The real test comes later when they're older. Teenagers? They seem to hit that point around 9 or 10 these days! That's when the fun begins! Top tip for the later years. Ration their time on the Playstation, Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Roblox etc, etc. It will turn them into slobbering Zombies! Best regards;Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Congratulations. The best blessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlscanplay2 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Congratulations!!! Just do your best and be there always! No manual, you create your own Teresa Jack, Bill Cross and MikeMaben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 You'll figure it out. Humans have been doing this for a few million years now, and somehow we haven't died out as a species. Congratulations, my three kids are the light of my life (and the hell, too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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