Smalltalk Autumn 2015 | Page 23

Worcester and Droitwich Branch get out for some adult company at least once a day. Be aware that you are likely to be the only man at most of the groups you go to however, and even if you enjoy female company, look out for a local dads‟ group – if you don‟t see the logic at the beginning, you will later on. “I couldn‟t recommend I look back on my time as a full- staying at home highly time dad and know categorienough “ cally that I did the right thing at the right time. Even though he is going through the terrible twos, Emile and I have a very close relationship (which I notice only too acutely when I go away on work trips) and I am much more confident at looking after him and his brother. Just as importantly, as a former 60-hour-a-week workaholic, I actually enjoyed it and it did me good. I couldn‟t recommend staying at home highly enough and definitely want the opportunity to do more of it in the future, not just for my sons‟ benefit but for mine too.” Stephen Worcester and Droitwich Branch Autumn 2015 23