Synopsis

'She takes my hand. 'Andrew', she says, 'let's have children'. I know this is a historic moment. I must respond like a man. So I ignore her...' This wise, intimate, and hilarious book is based on Andrew Clover's much-loved "Sunday Times" columns. He tells stories about how he's coped with all the big parenting issues: sibling rivalry, choosing a school, winning an argument about where you're spending Christmas. He also wrestles with all the big questions: Why do I have no friends anymore? Am I turning into my dad? Will we ever have sex again? He describes the journey he made from reluctant father, to being the happiest man in North London, as he learns from his daughters that, if you want to have fun, you better start playing.

From the Inside Flap

This book is about the rules my daughters have taught me. Some of them are merely silly...When a train goes by, you must wave. When you've reached the bottom step, you must jump. When you're lucky enough to find a bathroom light with a string, you must pull that string, two or three hundred times. But some of them are more profound...Take your time. Rip up the schedule. If you really want to enjoy a day, it's best to paint your face like a tiger.