I’ve been overwhelmed by the response to my blogs on 10 books for babies to read before they turn one, and 11 classic books for toddlers. They’ve gone a bit viral and I’ve had so many comments from parents telling me their favourites from my lists. Some parents have said...
We love fancy dress in our house. We have a huge box filled with superhero, princess and pirate costumes, a doctor, police officer and fire officer, not to mention a star, a bumble bee, the odd Mr Man and a selection of animal masks, headwear and other accessories. I deliberately...
We love reading books in our house. It’s one of my favourite things to do with my children and stories have been a big part of their lives since they were new-borns. It’s not uncommon for us to read 15 to 20 books in a day....
Reading bedtime stories to my children is one of my favourite parts of the day. They are squeaky clean and fresh-smelling from their bath, snug in their pyjamas and relaxed and ready to cwtch up before bed. It’s been a big part of our daily routine since they were tiny –...
Now that Little E is at school full-time, Little O holds the title of eldest child between the hours of 9am and 3.15pm. And until Baby I starts to express more of an opinion, I like to give Little O a choice in what we do each day. When I...
I love pizza. It’s my favourite food in the world. Ever. My dessert island meal. When Cardiff Daddy and I went on honeymoon to Italy, I ate pizza pretty much every day. I came home about half a stone heavier, but the pizzas were so amazing, it was worth it....
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....