This week we've had some REALLY late nights, as we've spending time with friends in Chicago. We've been lucky to be in bed before 11pm, so we've had a mixture of bedtime stories and books we've read during the day. On Monday we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, which we've read a million times ...
Sky Deck, Willis Tower, Chicago
The boys at The Ledge, a viewing platform on the 110th floor of Willis Tower in Chicago. James had absolutely no fear and was photobombing everyone else's photos because he just wanted to look down at the little cars! ...
Bedtime stories (week 7 2015)
I usually share the books we have read with James each week. This week, for a change, I thought I might share what I am reading after James has gone to bed. I've three books on the go right now. I have been reading the first of the three since September last year. I had the intention of reading it ...
James and his balance bike
James' birthday is at the beginning of September, and we got him a scuttlebug and a balance bike. His balance bike was a little bit too big for him, and the scuttlebug a little bit too small. Since September we have tried him out on the balance bike several times. Each time he's been very worried ...
Pea cakes
I love Pinterest. I have heard it said that Pinterest is where you look at things you'll never do, and I think for the most part, that is true. I mean, I've pinned this gorgeous quilt made of old baby clothes. It's beautiful, but I seriously doubt I will ever have the time or the skills to create ...
A Day Out With A Toddler in Plymouth and the National Marine Aquarium
In October we went on a little UK holiday. We visited a few castles and the National Slate Museum in Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, and a couple of places along the Southern Coast of England. We visited Plymouth for the day, and stopped in at the National Marine Aquarium. This is a fantastic ...