Monthly Archives: April 2015

May Mayhem

Posted on April 30, 2015 by katese11

Yes, May is almost upon us, which means I have a very nearly 3-year-old. She’s been gearing up to be 3 for a long time, what with the constant questions and the whinge button stuck on, but this means I … Continue reading →

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The Idol, Barking – 17/04/15

Posted on April 24, 2015 by katese11

What “keywords” do you look for in the description of a soft play? “Spacious”? “Natural Light”? “Coffee on tap”? How about “sinister”? That was the description of The Idol soft play in Barking, by its Turner-nominated designer Marvin Gaye Chetwynd. … Continue reading →

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Tea at the Furchester – 10/04/15

Posted on April 13, 2015 by katese11

  Now, this was an exciting trip out. I’d been bribing Reuben with it all week long and by the time Friday came around, all three of us were hugely overexcited. Friday morning turned into a spontaneous rolling playdate, so … Continue reading →

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Picnicking at the Barbican – 05/04/15

Posted on April 10, 2015 by katese11

  As you can tell, the Easter weekend was pretty fun-packed for us. So much so that it’s taken me the entire week to recover write it up. Easter Sunday itself was spent at church but what to do to … Continue reading →

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Hackney Downs – 04/04/15

Posted on April 6, 2015 by katese11

  This weekend two things close to my heart celebrated their first birthday – one was Disco 2000, the indie night for aged parents, and the other one was Boby, cheerful daughter of Bob and Not-Bob. It was the second … Continue reading →

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Owls Play Centre – 03/04/15

Posted on April 5, 2015 by katese11

  Now, those of you who know Eva IRL will know that owls are something of a theme for her. I think it started with an owl dress and spiralled into t-shirts, decor and snack boxes. So, sooner or later … Continue reading →

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Easter Holiday Japes

Posted on April 2, 2015 by katese11

  Here in Waltham Forest, we are screeching into the Easter holidays mere hours before Good Friday. I appreciate that some of you have been on holidays all week but we’ve barely had time to put the PE kit in … Continue reading →

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