Rewatching Ted Lasso with Lyra. So good to see it a second time around and to watch it again it’s someone who hasn’t seen it before.
Rewatching Ted Lasso with Lyra. So good to see it a second time around and to watch it again it’s someone who hasn’t seen it before.
Night away with Lyra. This is me just sitting and not having to have half an eye, ear or mind on the kids.
Our 3 HomePods are all an hour fast. No idea why. No idea how to rectify it. Which is great.
Grateful to @patrickrhone for writing this post about friendship because it has spurred me to arrange to meet some friends online.
I struggle because of distance, as well China’s current travel restrictions, which limits options a little. But also because I find calling difficult. Where calling feels like a synonym for video calling now. Which is a change from when I was young. Difficult because, despite being so connected by messaging apps and social media, calling feels intrusive and ironcially lacks connection. Plus, you don’t really do it without an appointment, right? Except mum, obviously.
Like I said, I’m thinking a lot about this and plan to make a concerted effort to not only prioritize my friendships but to make thinking about them as an option a habit. To be intentional about giving time to the people I love.
Yeah, I’m going to make an effort to do this too.
Top tip! Want some time alone at the weekend?
It’s easy, get up at 5am. Then when the kids wake at 6:15, you’ve had over an hour to yourself!
Wide awake at 5am on the weekend.
Wordle 334 6/6
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Forty and one day.
Sidecar is great. It just worked.
Now I need something to hold up my iPad. Any recommendations for an iPad stand?
Pretty good present haul this year. iPad, skateboard, booze, some Lush body spray, French fries and a cold brew coffee maker.
Parents got me a cake. Sponge with dried pineapple, rosemary, mint, seaweed and meat floss.
While I appreciate the sentiment, the cake was not my cup of tea. My Chinese colleagues liked it though!
Not going to the gym because I’m skateboarding with Elise.
Wordle 329 2/6
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each haircut
each set of outgrown clothes
each start of a new school year
moves us closer to that thing we dread
our kids growing up
our kids leaving
this is not to depress you
it’s to help you enjoy now
while it’s here
while they are
the past is past
put our mistakes behind us
stop being distracted or too busy
rededicate ourselves — to parenting
our most important job
let us begin afresh, afresh, afresh
for
today is the very last time
they will be this age
again
Paraphrased from Daily Dad
This post about being a father and a teacher is basically me. Strange to read something that so perfectly describes your own life. Describes the struggles I feel I have trying to be a good father and teacher while not giving myself enough time.
Not sure why I’m shushing the kids as I sneak up on something in Breath of the Wild.
Also, my horse is called Timmy
Everything in your life has a tiny string tugging at your attention.
I like this way of thinking about minimalism.
Excited that Craig Mod’s new Pop-up Newsletter is from near where I grew up. Starting on thhe 12th.
[Europe Walking - Ridgeline issue 142] (https://craigmod.com/ridgeline/142/)
Coffee machine isn’t working. Worst day ever.
So. My Chinese credit card will work to buy books from Amazon but not digital products like a Nintendo eShop code.
This job is hard enough. You are flawed enough. You have screwed up and will screw up enough. We don’t have room or time or the luxury for guilt. We have to focus on right now.
Noodles 🍜
What case do you use for your iPad? Would you recommend it?
In other news. Our summer holidays this year are the longest ever.
But we’re going to be unable to leave China.
Great.