Hi Ben, this is your dad.

On a chilly late summer walk.

Sitting out on the patio on a warm secret summer night in March, I've got an update on your new rebelliousness and how we're doing our best to parent you well.

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A quick description of our usual morning, as well as your 16-month update. We need to fatten you up and you need to start talking, son.

Like the title says.

Some thoughts on your relationship with your body.

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There's been a lot going on around your birthday.

Here's an update and my worries about being an out of shape dad.

Today I'm 40 and you're just over 9 months. How old will you be when you hear this?

Mark Manson: the subtle art of not giving a fuck.

Like the title says ☺️

Like the title says, plus random updates from your dad's life.

Just a quick update on adjusted lockdown, my work, and how you're growing.

You love the ukulele. Maybe you'll play one when you grow up.

Here's a quick update on the state of the nation and your granny.

It was not a simple Christmas, but it was a joyous one.

Auntie Tanyth just got out of the Atlantic and wants to say hi.

Your aunt Tanyth and now your godmother is visiting us.

Friday the 13th, 2020. That's a pretty scary Friday.

6 November, 2020.

I never really liked the beach, but that changed as I got older? You're going to grow up on the beach, so I imagine you love it.

All your grandparents.

Written 29 Jun, 2020, recorded 18 October, 2020.

Sunday, 28 October, 2020.