Category Archives: Going out
Winter days
There’s a part of me that relishes the short, dark days of winter. When the sun unequivocally sets at 3.30pm and we’re plunged into cold darkness, I can’t help but feel a bit connected to parents of the Middle Ages, … Continue reading
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Going places
I remember posting, somewhere around Elliot’s fourth month I think, that it felt like the world had shrunk. Right, I didn’t know anything then! Now that he’s 14 months and a pretty confident walker, he cannot understand why he needs … Continue reading
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London restaurants with a toddler
A quick round-up of places I’ve eaten out recently with Elliot. Franco Manca, Chiswick Wonderful pizza on a soft and chewy sourdough crust. Staff are friendly and not fussed about children. Fair amount of high chairs. You can take your … Continue reading
Filed under Family meals, Going out
In praise of Royal Festival Hall
Did you know there’s a huge building in the middle of central London where you can go and hang out, for free? You can bring your own food to eat there. There are free loos, and baby change. There are … Continue reading
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Never enough containers
I am obsessed with containers. My old work colleagues would roll their eyes when a yet another Lakeland box would arrive in the post room with a new selection of salad boxes, banana guards and citrus savers. It’s no surprise … Continue reading
Picnics are my solution
In the first few months of Elliot's life, I quite happily met other mums in cafes, while he alternately squirmed on my lap, fell asleep, chewed on a toy or grabbed my hair. Now, though, now he knows how to … Continue reading
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On an airplane with a baby
We're all home after three weeks of travelling, with four long-haul flights, many car journeys, buses and even the SeaBus. Elliot turned 9 months old the day after we landed in London. I amassed some babies on airplanes knowledge after … Continue reading
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Things I’ve learned holidaying with a baby, part one
Elliot enjoying his first trip on a swing, ever. No matter how many toys you bring for the plane journey, the dishes from your meal are much more exciting A sympathetic flight attendant is worth their weight in gold I've … Continue reading
Filed under Going out, Sleeping (or not), Weaning
Picnic in the park
The brilliant bit about not going back to work… no end to impromptu Friday picnics. Except maybe in the depths of winter. And in the rain.
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