June 2020 - Ballito Umhlanga

My name is: Lyle Buxton
I’m a dad to: Lucy (9 months old and
counting…)
Besides being a dad, I’m also: An
actor and singer as well as a Drama
teacher at Reddam House Umhlanga.
What do you love most about being
my dad? I love how much you love
spending time with me, whether it’s
eating your meals, giving cuddles
or playing. I also love how happy
you get when you see me first thing
in the morning. Even though it is
often around 5am, you immediately
brighten my day.
What is your favourite memory with
your dad? I have so many happy
memories with my dad. My happiest
are when we played cricket, rugby or
soccer together in the garden.
What did you want to be when
you grew up? An actor, singer or a
sportsman. So, I got most of that right.
What have been the hardest and
most fun parts of lockdown? The
hardest thing about lockdown is not
having the freedom to go where
we want to go at any time, or to
see family. The most fun parts are
spending every day at home with you
and your mom.
My name is: Steve Gray.
I’m a dad to Asher, Arabella and
Benjamin.
My children think I’m: “an amazing,
inspiring and cool dad”.
Besides being a dad, I’m also:
married to a super model, and work at
The MakerSpace where I teach people
to make the world a better place with
technology.
What do you love most about being
my/our dad? I’ve loved each of you
so much from the day you were born.
I just love being your dad because
you are my children.
What is your favourite memory with
your dad? Sharing special times on
holidays, my dad taking me surfing
on our travels and going to see jazz
music in different countries.
What did you want to be when you
grew up? I still don’t know what I
want to be when I grow up.
What’s your favourite thing to do
with me? Asher: Surfing and playing
computer games and sharing memes.
Arabella: Playing guitar and singing
with you and cuddling.
Benjamin: Playing sport with you and
getting a little cuddle in the morning.
12 Get It • Ballito Umhlanga June 2020