Scooters are definitely the in thing, in fact I’m not sure they will be ever be ‘out’! When I walk Athena to preschool she scoots, as do at least half her class, they leave their scooters lined up ready and waiting for them to finish and scoot home again. We also have a lot of… Read More
In my mind there is nothing more quintessentially ‘childhood toy’ than dolls house. I’ve always dreamt of getting Athena and Arlo a huge mansion with several storeys and rooms full of miniature furniture, carefully wallpapered interiors and tiny little lights and curtains at the windows. Who am I kidding, it would be for my benefit… Read More
So apparently it’s summer time, but you’d be forgiven for not realising. Although we do try and get out of the house at least once a day there are some days when even Athena, the most excitable of puddle jumpers just turns her nose up, and not even the temptation of using her little umbrella… Read More
I’m grateful that I don’t seem to have anyone in my life who thinks it is strange for little boys to play with dolls, or kitchens, or to dress up as whatever they want. I am so thankful for this as I see people saying on-line in parenting groups or social media that their fathers… Read More
When I was around eight or nine my favourite toy was a dolls house. It was made of wood, had a front that opened right up, with working doors, windows and a roof that you could prop up too. I’ve had a search through my old photos but can’t find one showing it off sadly! It was… Read More
A little while ago Duplo asked if they could send Athena a little something in the run up to Christmas. When a gigantic box arrived for her wrapped up with lovely red ribbon she was over the moon! Once she pulled the paper and ribbon off and got inside she was even happier. Lots of… Read More