Author Archives: katese11

A Break-Up Letter

Posted on July 29, 2014 by katese11

I hesitated for a long time about whether to make this public or not. After all, it’s no way to treat someone you’ve been with since the late 90s. But when that someone screws you over too many times, it’s  … Continue reading →

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Kate and Mim-Mim – Coming to CBeebies Soon!

Posted on July 28, 2014 by katese11

I love exciting packages. This one was waiting for us in a sorting office in Chingford so had to be extra exciting to justify the trip up there after school. But it was! Huge and purple and shiny it contained … Continue reading →

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Summer Holidays 2014

Posted on July 24, 2014 by katese11

It’s finally happened – School have said that they don’t want to teach Reuben anymore. At least not until he starts Year 1 in September. If you have a similarly set-loose child, you may be wondering how to fill those … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Bang

Posted on July 16, 2014 by katese11

This week the LWAT family lost someone special.  He was Nathan’s Dad,  my Daddy Milner,  Reuben and Eva’s Bang.  He was a man of random facts and even more random jokes.  A man who loved gadgets and had a sure … Continue reading →

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London Fields and Hackney City Farm

Posted on July 6, 2014 by katese11

I’m writing this after a weekend of torrential downpours and intermittent drizzle, (though apparently quite localised because we got some funny looks turning up to church in wellies and coats). If you too have experienced the July showers you may … Continue reading →

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Octowinner Announced!

Posted on July 5, 2014 by katese11

It was a grey and cloudy afternoon under the ocean in a school playground when LWAT visited random.org. Octonauts to the launch bay…we have a winner! Before we announce it, a quick word from our sponsor, Mr K. Kitten: “Ahoy, … Continue reading →

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Friday I’m In…formative

Posted on July 4, 2014 by katese11

Hello lovely readers and a quick post to let you know about some things. User-ful things, as Reuben would say. Firstly, there’s only a few more hours left to enter the Octonauts Live! giveaway…I’m really excited about the whole thing … Continue reading →

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The Gruffalo’s Birthday – 28/06/14

Posted on June 29, 2014 by katese11

As you probably know, we often have days out which sound great in my mind but turn out a bit rubbish…it’s the parenting way. Children throw tantrums, babies have messy accidents and everyone is kinda relieved when we get back … Continue reading →

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I’m Bored

Posted on June 28, 2014 by katese11

  That won’t surprise anyone who knows me. After all, I get bored easily. But I’m bored of something specific right now – and that’s tabloid articles about breastfeeding. The latest effort comes – unsurprisingly  – from the Daily Mail, … Continue reading →

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Competition Time! Sound the Octoalert!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by katese11

Oh yes oh yes oh yes…It’s a very exciting competition coming right atcha. Fancy winning a family ticket to Octonauts Live? Of course you do! And I have one to give away. Enter by filling in the form below anytime … Continue reading →

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