Author Archives: katese11

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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Windy Woodford

Posted on March 31, 2015 by katese11

  Until recently, Woodford was just a giant unknown to me, despite its proximity to my house. It’s impressive in that it has two tube stations to its name but what else is there? Well, we’ve been on a mission … Continue reading →

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JellyBug Launch at the Rainforest Cafe

Posted on March 21, 2015 by katese11

Get ready to have your head filled with songs about baby lunar baboons playing bassoons and badgers. So many badgers. A new online channel for kids is launching. It’s called Jellybug and the videos are both psychedelic and insanely catchy. … Continue reading →

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I’m Trying to Be the Best Mother I Can Right Now – A Mother’s Day Reflection

Posted on March 13, 2015 by katese11

  It’s Mother’s Day soon. You’d be forgiven for not knowing if you haven’t switched on the TV or stepped inside a branch of Tesco lately. If you have stepped inside a branch of Tesco, you might have spotted that … Continue reading →

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Oliver Jeffers at the Discover Centre – 28/02/15

Posted on March 4, 2015 by katese11

  Now, Friday was a nice sunny day but Saturday not so much. It was cold, grey and drizzly and we needed an adventure. We’ve been East Londoners for almost a year now, but I still hadn’t got round to … Continue reading →

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Grow Wild at Lloyd Park – 27/02/15

Posted on March 2, 2015 by katese11

I haven’t blogged much lately. I’m sorry. There’s no good reason, just the normal busyness, with a small smattering of bodily fluids. Nothing hugely bloggable though. Except maybe a long trip on the Central Line and a singalonga…but I’ll do … Continue reading →

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Big Fish Little Fish Balham – 08/02/15

Posted on February 8, 2015 by katese11

It’s been a long day, starting with a lovely brunch at H’sMamaAndDada’s house and culminating in a hands-in-the-air dance fest at Big Fish Little Fish. I’m almost unspeakably tired but I’m going to try and describe it for you. Forgive … Continue reading →

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