Category Archives: Reviewing the Situation

“Tube” at the Imagine Festival

Posted on February 12, 2014 by katese11

Today, Eva and I went to see a piece of experimental toddler theatre. But more on that later – let’s start with the Imagine Festival. This year, there seems to be more to do than ever and we could have … Continue reading →

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In the Night Garden Live Dates Announced!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by katese11

I want you to do a test. Take a toddler. As  I’m writing this, it’s 10PM and awake toddlers are in short supply, but you can have mine if you’re struggling to find one. Once you have your toddler, show … Continue reading →

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Walter Under the Bridge – Book Review

Posted on January 17, 2014 by katese11

There’s a troll under every bridge, apparently. The bridges near us tend to be of the Thames-spanning variety so could comfortably house an entire family of trolls, but checking underneath them would require a boat or a bungee cord. But … Continue reading →

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2013 in Review

Posted on December 20, 2013 by katese11

I’m writing this as part of the Mumsnet Bloggers’ linky. Well, I was going to do it anyway but now I feel less bad about boring you all with stuff you already know… It’s been an amazing year on the … Continue reading →

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Potted Panto

Posted on December 16, 2013 by katese11

So, this was an exciting theatre trip, not least because Nathan, Roo and I had jettisoned Eva and left her in the care of a 4-year-old (and her parents). But also because we were seeing Dan and Jeff, of “Potted … Continue reading →

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Old Jack’s Boat Christmas Special

Posted on December 9, 2013 by katese11

One of the many things we’ve been busy doing the last few days was a trip to the BBC. And like every other visitor to Broadcasting House ever, we just had to take a picture of Reuben standing in  front of … Continue reading →

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London Without a Toddler – Julie Madly Deeply

Posted on November 27, 2013 by katese11

Photo by Steve Ullathorne. Grainy resolution is by UnTechyKate Productions It’s a little known fact about me that I love Julie Andrews…and by “little known” I mean that everyone knows it. Even random people I walk past in the street … Continue reading →

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Gobaby App, a Sponsored Post in Association with Wauwaa

Posted on November 22, 2013 by katese11

Have you entered the wauwaa giveaway yet? You totally should. There’s only one day left, and you could win a £50 voucher, to buy puppy rucksacks or whatever it is you like. Meanwhile, in association with wauwaa, I was asked … Continue reading →

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Tree Fu Tom Magazine – A Review

Posted on October 10, 2013 by katese11

I like surprises. Most of the time anyway. Not the kind of “bath surprises” Eva likes to leave for her brother but nice surprises, yes. And this was the nice kind of surprise. My mind has been a bit…busy of … Continue reading →

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Pets in Pants – a book review

Posted on December 14, 2012 by katese11

This may be a little off-topic for my blog, but I was asked to review this book and I couldn’t say no. It features lots of pets. Wearing pants. What’s not to love? Turns out it was a good day … Continue reading →

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