Cohen Mark Rowland arrived on December 10th 2007 (the 58th anniversary of establishment of the UN convention of human rights). He is a diamond, a dude, an absolute star! 1. Entering parenthood is more fun than I imagined. 2. Even young babies are talented – Cohen can pee in his own ear! 3. Patience is a virtue I wished I had practised more frequently. 4. That having a child is like following Brighton FC – its a life-long obsession. 5. Humour can be found in every moment – if you have the eyes to see it 6. Sleep is for the weak…. and I am weak. 7. The ability to invade another’s personal space, at will, is a great joy! 8. Routine is a good friend – it gives you in some semblance of control. 9. Nothing prepares you for the moment you first set eyes on your very own. 10. That mothers are saints. It is a skilled role and I am fortunate to be married to one of the very best…
I recently quit my job as a charity CEO for a time of reflection, running and adventure. This blog started years ago as the musings of a 20-something wanting to change the world but now is part reflections on mid life and part travel log as I take on running challenges and make pilgrimages, including solo travelling back from Beijing along the Silk Road.