If you live in London, or plan to visit, and you haven’t been to the Horniman Museum and Gardens then I really recommend you do so, especially on a sunny day. It’s one of my favourite places in London; close to Forest Hill overground in South East London, it is a charming and very child-friendly…
Read MoreThe Science Museum with a baby
I woke up this morning with no plans for the day, a rare treat. The weather was set to be drizzly and we’ve visited parks the last two days in a row, so I thought we would mix it up a bit and head to the Science Museum. The Science Museum is really great for…
Read MoreOut and about in London
I feel so lucky to be living in London. Yes it’s eye-wateringly expensive, polluted, and there is crime. But it’s a brilliant city for families with free world-class museums and art galleries, as well as huge numbers of parks, commons, playgrounds and woods. However it isn’t always easy for families to get out and about…
Read MoreNatural History Museum
After a couple of weeks of everyone in the family picking up one illness or another (again – I am so over winter now…) we are finally better. Hurrah! We’ve spent lots of time recently hanging out at home and in local parks and commons, but I wanted to do something a bit different today…
Read MoreDiscovering the sandpit
Today Frida had her first experience of a sandpit. I must say I was slightly apprehensive – I actually really dislike them and find the thought of getting grubby sand everywhere very off-putting (I can’t be the only one, can I?). However. That’s not Frida’s problem, it’s mine, and not a good reason to deprive…
Read MoreLife lately
The last few weeks have been quite tough. My back is still injured, a month after hurting it. I have also developed crippling De Quervain’s syndrome in my right wrist, resulting in a few days where I could barely lift Frida. Neither of these things have been making parenting easier, and combined with the four-month sleep…
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