Strawberry picking and car washes
I’ve never taken N strawberry picking before, and last weekend spotted a friend had taken her two to a pick your own only 10 minutes drive away from us. We didn’t have particular plans on Sunday (mine were to relax…
out and about
A walk in the woods – searching for bluebells
All over blogs and social media I’ve been seeing glorious bluebell woods photos, of children romping through the flowers, or posing beautifully. After not doing any last year, I decided that we’d try to find some this year. Now, you’d…
Getting away from the farm – holiday options with children
As we’re moving rapidly through yet another year (what is it about getting older that means times whizzes faster by?), my mind’s turning to holidays and chance to get away from the farm for a bit. We’ve not yet had…
Jousting at Blenheim Palace
The last time I saw jousting at Blenheim Palace was when I was pregnant with N and had gone for a day out. Back then, it was glorious weather, and this year although it was dry, it was a little chilly…
Following the Gruffalo trail at Salcey Forest
Ever since I noticed that there were going to be Gruffalo trails in forests around the UK, I knew we’d have to go on one. We missed the Stick Man trails, and N does love Julia Donaldson books, and The…
It’s park life with a balance bike
Following our kite adventures last week, and the continuing dry and sunny weather, I suggested taking N’s balance bike to the park in town for a ride around. While he does get to ride it at home, we have gravel…
Introduction to Gardening
I hate gardening. Not quite true as there’s nothing to actually hate because I don’t do it. Our garden is still the paddock it was when the house was built. Great for a big area of grass to play on,…