Salad for children?!
I mentioned a trip to Milton Keynes, but wanted to share my thoughts (read, incredulity!) at the children’s menu where we stopped for food. I decided that Jamie’s Italian might be nice to try as I’d eaten at one before…
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Last minute swimming breakthrough
Of course it’s typical. With only 3 weeks to go before our swimming commitment is over, N has decided that swimming’s not as bad as he’s been making out since September! Yes, we’ve had a swimming breakthrough. Some people would…
Swishing event: how to do a clothes swapping party
Last night I went to my first swishing party – named a ‘Swap-a-rama’ which tickled my OH who liked to call it a swapping party! What is a swishing party or clothes swapping party? If you’re not familiar, a swishing…
What toddlers like in a shopping centre
Toddlers and a shopping centre. You’d think they’d not mix, and it could be a boring trip. But it doesn’t need to be for a toddler. When N was younger, I was hoping that we’d have taken a trip to…
How to get babies to eat cucumber (and other veg)
Tips on getting babies to try and eat cucumber and other vegetables without fussing.
Bucklebury Farm Park visit with toddlers
We’ve been out and about quite a lot lately at weekends, catching up with our online friends. One place we visited was Bucklebury Farm Park, near Reading. It’s not far off the M4, so really easy to find. It was…
Weather station ideas
Just had to jot it down before I forgot. I was listening to Radio 2 drivetime and they were talking to an amateur weather aficionado about his weather station. I’m so going to get one (or try and find a…
World book night freebie
I love a freebie so can’t resist talking about it even though it’s nothing to do with parenting! Well, I suppose books are important to me, and so far N loves them too, so hopefully his love will continue as…
Listography: top 5 wishes for my child
Oh a great listography from KateTakes5 this week, and applicable to N as well. If I had 5 wishes to be bestowed on him from a fairy godmother these would be them:
Baby’s first haircut experience
N was born with quite a bit of very dark hair which ended up disappearing (miraculously, where does lost baby hair actually go?! You never find it anywhere on clothes, carpet or bed. Strange), apart from his back ‘mullet’. He…
Easter and more
We celebrated Easter two weekends in a row…let’s face it, where chocolate’s involved that’s not a bad thing! The weekend before, we hosted our latest NCT group get together. It was great to see everyone again as we only have…