Author Archives: katese11

Gooseberry Bush Cafe – 16/01/13

Posted on January 16, 2013 by katese11

As you may have noticed if you regularly read this blog, Eva and I have an ongoing project to see how far we can get during Roo’s nursery time. Today may have been pushing the boundaries a little. We often … Continue reading →

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On the nature of “treats”

Posted on January 16, 2013 by katese11

What do you understand by the meaning of “treats”? Are they something you carry around in your handbag to entice stray puppies? Or not so-stray-but-easily-distracted puppies? Maybe that’s just me. Anyway, I’ve been musing on what a 3-year-old might consider … Continue reading →

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More news and stuff and news

Posted on January 9, 2013 by katese11

Don’t you hate those blog posts that are just strings of unconnected things in a rambling kinda way? Well, I’m not in love with writing them either but this week there seems to be SO much I need to share … Continue reading →

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Seussical the Musical

Posted on January 4, 2013 by katese11

This was always going to be a risky one. Back in November-time, I got a Groupon offer for “Seussical – the Musical”. I’ve never actually bought a Groupon offer before, so had no idea how quickly they sold out. It … Continue reading →

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Your London With a Toddler

Posted on January 3, 2013 by katese11

This is Roo with his friend Luke, formerly a London Toddler, now a Harrogate Preschooler. Doesn’t quite have the same ring to it…Anyway, it’s good to be friends, hey boys? And in that spirit, I’m inviting any random bloggers out … Continue reading →

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Greenwich with a Tiddler

Posted on January 2, 2013 by katese11

This’ll be a brief one cause it’s sort of skirting round the edge of other posts if that makes any sense. It makes no sense. I don’t think I’m capable of making sense any more. I have just started writing … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day parade

Posted on January 1, 2013 by katese11

Happy 2013! It’s New Year’s Day! It’s sunny! Both the kids slept in this morning (i.e. didn’t get up at 5)….do you need more reasons to be excited? Well, neither did I…and when I get excited, I get all spontaneous … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by katese11

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 16,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this … Continue reading →

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Just to say….

Posted on December 24, 2012 by katese11

a very merry Christmas to each and every one of you. May Christmas bring you as many obscure Octonauts toys as you could ever hope for. See you in the New Year!

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News! News! News!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by katese11

I have news! No, I’m not pregnant. That’s a different Kate you’re thinking of.  I have news of the may-interest-other-people-too genre. Now, where’s that miniature trumpet I usually use for these kind of announcements? Darn, can’t find it. You’ll have … Continue reading →

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