I couldn’t help but stare at the two children. They were in a wonderful park with a huge climbing frame, several slides, monkey bars, a tunnel to crawl their way through, not to mention the woods and fields surrounding it. Little E and Little O played in the park for...
Half way through our day trip to St Fagans National History Museum today, I asked Little E if she was having a good time. “Yes,” she told me emphatically. “It’s fun here for children and for adults and for everyone.”...
I don’t recall the first time I visited Roath Park. I couldn’t even tell you how many times I have been there. But the park, with its boating lake, swans and ducks, huge playground and beautiful flower gardens, is one of my favourite places in Cardiff. When I look back...
Ah, Julia Donaldson! The queen of the bedtime story! I don’t know a single baby, toddler or pre-schooler whose bookshelf doesn’t contain at least one of her stories. We have about 20 of her books and they are all firm favourites, not to mention the 10 or so titles...
There’s dust on the shelves, And toys across the floor. The windows need a clean, And there’s mud on the front door....
So far this year, we, as a family, have twice driven from our hometown of Cardiff to London and back in a day (a six-hour round journey); to Hampshire and back in a day (four hours); to Tenby for a week’s holiday (two hours each way); to Bristol several times...
We have a birthday tradition in our house that sees the day starting with a party-style breakfast… and blueberry pancakes. The night before, I lay the table with a party table cloth, paper plates and cups, and toys or decorations for whatever the theme is. The birthday boy or...
As I mentioned in my last post, we go to an awful lot of birthday parties. A couple of months ago, I noticed that Little E, who is now four and three quarters, would suddenly announce she wanted to go home, no matter how much fun she was having. It...
Little E started full-time school last week, and Little O went off to playgroup. Both came home on their second days with invitations to birthday parties. They were so excited – until Cardiff Mummy ruined their delight by explaining that sadly they wouldn’t be able to attend as both parties...
It’s been a surreal week here in South Wales with the NATO summit taking place in Newport and the world’s most powerful leaders visiting Cardiff. Barack Obama became the first American president to come to Wales, he even spoke a bit of Welsh. Police from every UK force have been...
With the big kids now back in school, it’s time for the under fives to reclaim the play centres of Cardiff. Here are 10 indoor places my children love to visit. Are there any you think I should add to the list? I’d love to hear your recommendations 1. Mambo...