Tag Archives: paddling pools

Beach East – 17/07/15

Posted on July 22, 2015 by katese11

  Do you ever worry that LWAT is losing its edge? That we have complex days out that seem to go well, with barely a hint of preschooler meltdown? Well, fear no more. Here’s a tale of a day that … 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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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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LWAT is 300 – An East London Epic

Posted on May 19, 2014 by katese11

This is the 300th post on London With a Toddler. Can you Adam it? To celebrate, we decided to roam East London in search of not dodgy cockney rhyming slang, as demonstrated in the last sentence, but paddling pools, pigs … Continue reading →

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Greenwich and Charlton – 29/03/14

Posted on March 30, 2014 by katese11

Yesterday, I decided it was Family Time. We’ve had weeks of house-moving stress, packing, unpacking, trying to get things done with the kids under our feet and of course 10 days of chickenpox isolation thrown into the mix. Added all … Continue reading →

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A 2013 Padding Pool Special

Posted on July 16, 2013 by katese11

Yes, that’s Eva – toddler extraordinaire, at Brockwell Park water play this morning. Which was mostly functioning, unlike last Monday when it was dry as the proverbial bone. Should you find yourself in a parched pool, here’s an updated list … Continue reading →

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Big Fish Little Fish – 14/07/13

Posted on July 15, 2013 by katese11

(I started writing this on Sunday, so for argument’s sake…let’s say it’s still Sunday when you read it) It’s been a long and complex day, so buckle up baby, I’m gonna tell you all about it, in excruciating detail. This … Continue reading →

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100 things to do with a toddler in London

Posted on October 6, 2012 by katese11

Note: a revised, updated and some would say improved version of this list is now available as an e-book! Click here to buy it! Well, this is quite a moment. In case you hadn’t realised, this is my 100th post. … Continue reading →

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Clapham Common – 27/09/12

Posted on September 27, 2012 by katese11

With Roo at nursery every afternoon, our spontaneous-outing count is at an all-time low. So, when he did a morning shift instead for a day, I seized the opportunity and picked him up at 13:30 for a Spontaneous Outing. I’ll … Continue reading →

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The Stow Festival and Lloyd Park Playground – 22/09/12

Posted on September 23, 2012 by katese11

I know I’ve  covered Walthamstow once or twice already, but here we go, back up the Victoria Line.  It was a glorious sunny day, so perfect for an open-air ukulele/banjo/violin/vocal gig. Particularly when the lovely Miss T is playing her … Continue reading →

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