As arguably the world's least patient man and unquestionably the planet's worst DIY man (there really can be no argument about that one), I have been putting off installing Jamie's baby safety gates for as long as I possibly could. But this afternoon I decided to bite the bullet - and got absolutely nowhere.
Kindly bequeathed to us by Jamie's Auntie Helen and Uncle Jonathan (to whom we wish a speedy recovery after illness), the two state-of-the-art Lindam gates have been sitting in our living room for months (against the wall - not on the sofa). There was obviously no great problem with this whilst our son couldn't walk. But now he can almost run, never mind shuffle, and can even make it the whole way up the stairs on his own.
So today was to be the day when I played the very unlikely role of hero by putting up his gates. However, after a solid hour of measuring, head scratching and imaginative swearing, I had to reluctantly conclude that the gates were too narrow for our staircase. Excellent.
Fortunately, after almost two hours of t'Internet research, I can happily report that all is not lost. As they are such good gates (I'm an expert now, see), I discovered that you can buy tailor-made extensions which will easily cover the 10cm breach that currently exists between them and our wall.
My order has been placed and, at some point towards the end of next week, I should be getting a call from reception at Bradford City Hall to say my purchases have arrived.
And, once home, the fun will begin once again. (Needless to say I'm already dreading that moment).
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