Sometimes that pesky muse can be somewhat elusive! Finding a subject for the daily doodle can be a bit of a search… #doodleaday

Love it when work and hobbies overlap… #doodleaday

Occasionally I’m forced to pretend, but generally I’ve managed to avoid the whole ‘grown-up’ thing… mostly… #doodleaday

To be fair, I do the odd bit of DIY and he’s renovating a whole house, but still… want!!!! #doodleaday

And even more special as we were building something for his step-sister’s bedroom. And it worked. And she loved it. Win. #doodleaday #blendedfamily

I actually love it when the house is busy… #doodleday

It’s a complex combination of pockets, pouches, compartments and aesthetics… butnimhooefullytisone will make the grade!! #doodleaday

You play building games with them when they are young - it’s great when they return the favour!! #doodleaday #parentingwins

And I have to say, one of the most faff-free journeys home ever. No delays, no queues, and a nice brisk walk by the lake… even my bag was one of the first off the carousel!! It’s a miracle!! #doodleaday

Pack donkey time… #doodleaday

Spectacular. #doodleaday

Actually that’s unfair - they are fine (and I’m getting good at counting moving targets!)… #doodleaday

Morocco, here I come! College field trip - it’s work, honest… #doodleaday

I’m sure there will be SOME room for clothes in amongst the kindle, remarkable, iPad, earbuds, cables, paints, sketchbooks, pens… Oooo - mustn’t forget passport… #doodleaday

As yes, for those of you that have followed me for a while…. she is driving! #doodleaday

In these ‘paperless’ days, it’s amazing how much paper is still involved! #doodleaday

Come the spring I really want to get out and pair as well. Here’s hoping… I have a new style I want to try out. #doodleaday #loveart

Those moments of calm in an otherwise increasingly complicated life! #doodleaday #blendedfamily

He has eclectic taste. Likes digging to my old collection and has just started buying his own, new stuff. Fascinating watching his choices form. I love the echoes parenting presents us with. #doodleaday

It’s so weird when you are dreaming and know you are dreaming! #doodleaday

Trying once again to attempt to get fit. Really dropped the ball badly these last few months and goodness me, can I feel it! I know, as I get older, it gets harder every time I restart, but I REALLY need to find the will power to push through. #doodleaday

Work and leisure have always blended during my life - and in recent years technology has made this even easier. The advances during my lifetime have been mind boggling! #doodleaday

On those days when there’s nothing to report, it’s either a tree person/green man or a dragon… #doodleaday

Sometimes the doodle idea comes right at the last moment of the day! #doodleaday

First signs of Spring. The light returns… the Wheel turns. #doodeaday

I always find myself choosing books I wouldn’t usually buy, lovely and cheap - and discovering all sorts of unexpected treats. Today I treated myself to a couple of murder mysteries. Fun times ahead! #doodleaday

A very full week, both at work and domestically. Time for a chill and a fairly quiet weekend for once! Cheers! #doodleaday

…and that’s on top of trying to fit in more exercise! Hmmm, if only I can work out how to bend time… #doodleaday

Another fantastic evening at the #johnruskinprize private view. As a Big Draw patron it’s my honour to be invited each year. Such wonderfully diverse creations. The Big Draw is an amazing charity and very close to my heart. #doodleaday

It’s a thing… #doodleaday

I’ve promised myself that one day I will volunteer on a dig - a little holiday treat. #doodleaday #lovearchaeology #alternateuniverse

To be fair - it was what she asked for!!! #doodleaday

So glad we decided to wear them ‘just in case’! #doodleaday

I use to laugh at my parents when they did this… what goes around… #doodleaday

Am I right? #doodleaday

So I chucked it in a pan and heated it up. It was yummy but kinda defeated the object of a nice hot dinner ready when I got home!! Stupid new slow cooker and its complicated timer!!! #doodleaday

Something I don’t do often enough - reading in nature. A combination of two of my favourite things that I should really try and make a habit! #doodleaday

It’s the little things like this that make every day different… and a delight. #doodleaday

Making the most of it while I can - so far this year some Agatha Christie short stories, Bill Bryson, a Morse novel and now Natural History of England. Also, book 10 in the Slough House series on audiobook (and currently Bob Mortimer’s The Long Shoe). Happy me!! #doodleaday #lovereading

It was actually a theatre trip - we literally sat down in our seats as the opening bars played!! (Just For One Day - very enjoyable) #doodleaday

Not what I had planned for a relaxing Friday evening… trainers, car carpet, footwell. Deep joy. #doodleaday

What’s fascinating is how my work is helping me be a dad, and being a dad helps my work! Loving the challenge of both… #doodleaday

Mind you, I’ve already started writing the Santa story and the Elf play for this year, so I guess Christmas never really completely goes away!!! #doodleaday

Not that I’m complaining - left-over veg curry soup coming up! #doodleaday

You just never know what’s round the next corner. After becoming a widower I vowed to be open to all opportunities: to never waste a day, to face any new challenges. It’s led to some truly remarkable experiences. #doodleaday

That’ll teach me… why did I even think anything ‘auto’ would help!? Anyway… got done. Eventually. #doodleaday

It’s funny how something you are dreading can turn out to be such a pleasure. It’s all about context really I suppose. It was so nice to spend time doing something together, especially when she was so happy with the final result. #doodleaday

Then followed by 20 minutes of sweeping and vacuuming because, you know, bare feet and all that. There’s bound to be a bit hiding somewhere too… #doodleaday

Nothing very special - just little things like adding sun-dried tomatoes and garlic to roasted peppers. Tiny touches to liven stuff up. It’s always fun experimenting with new combinations… #doodleaday

Putting my new skills to good use in the final push as we head towards the GCSEs… #doodleaday