The NDC

Since Monday I have been greated by a number of smiling and 'knowing' dads. I'm one of them - a member of the club so-to-speak. The (New) Dads' Club. None of us have done much to quailfy (our wives will tell you that) but once the newness wears off we'll earn our stripes / smiles / frowns.

Funny thing - this bond I now share with fathers all over the world - a week ago I might have said it's silly to think that my life will change that dramatically; but there is a difference that is difficult to define. I mentioned to a dad of a beautiful teenage daughter that there is a primal stirring in me when I think about Joshua - he nodded and I could see the shotgun wedged between the front seats of his car and I realised that I'm blessed to start with a boy. I fear that he'll see a shotgun before I do! You go son! I hear that the next child is on the way. Oh well back to the drawing bed.