A Bit of Background

So, the first post and I think a bit of background and stage setting is needed.

We are a young family of five, Mum, Dad, Master 5, Master 3 and Master Almost-One. Yes, three boys! Life is busy, chaotic, cuddly, noisy, rough, affectionate and tumble! Most of the time I love it, sometimes it drives me bonkers!

Our kids have always been ... interesting. Loving, amazing, lights-of-our-lives but interesting none the less.

Master 5 is the king of routine, he knows exactly what needs to be done when and if there is even the slightest change to the norm he'll let you know about it. He's a smart little guy, just started school, but has a tendency to daydream and not get stuff done. He likes doing what he likes doing but if there's something else to do, well no thanks.

Master 3 is just one jumping, rolling, bumbling, loud bundle of boy. As a baby he never (literally, never) slept. If he slept for more than an hour at a time it was a rare occasion that left Mr Failsafe and I wondering if he was still breathing. He's still not a great sleeper, but we do have the occasional sleep through perhaps even in his own bed! Why walk if he can run? Why use normal speaking volume if he can yell?

Master 1 (well, almost one, he's one is 3 weeks) is just a delight, almost walking, almost talking, almost sleeping, almost almost almost. He follows his big brothers around with a look of determination that belies his teeny tiny size.

And us? Mr and Mrs Failsafe? Mr Failsafe is a mid-thirties professional, working long yet flexible hours in an office in the big smoke. Mrs Failsafe is an early thirties ex-teacher, stay at home mum, trainee breastfeeding counsellor with the ABA. Life is busy!

Tomorrow I'll post a bit about why we are going Failsafe and why now!

Thanks for coming on this journey with us!