Author: ianboichat
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Apple
Whilst going through Maddies first words book we came across an Apple (The fruit not a computer). Maddie is not a big fan of fruit despite all the pureed fruit she had as a baby. After correctly identifying the apple she followed up with “I don’t like apples”. Now it just so happens that one…
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TV Advertising
Kids programs these days seem to be quite educational(perhaps they have always been) and unsurprisingly Maddie is a fan, current favourites include the ubiquitous Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Peppa Pig. Sadly even on pay TV these are interspersed with adverts. You can always tell when the ads are on as they are normally accompanied by…
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Team Pink!
On our recent trip to Egypt Maddie made friends with Annabel. They were virtually inseparable for the time we were there and when they both wore these pink life jackets team pink was born. They really enjoyed playing on the inflatables on the beach and so it only seemed fair that they were allowed to…
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Addicted
Today we discovered the joys of the Disney website for kids, it’s keeping her amused for hours (which I’m not sure is necessarily a good idea) but I expect the novelty will wear off. Mette has pointed out that the novelty of playing with computers hasn’t worn off on me yet though and I’m 42…
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Upgrade!
This weekend we redecorated our study in a subtle shade of pink (her choice) and moved Maddie into it. It seemed a bit unfair, especially with her growing toy collection, that she should still be in the smallest room in the house. Suffice it to say she is delighted with her room upgrade and although…
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Little Miss Hornet
Her first football match. She was so excited and so good. We got there far too early but she sat through all the pre-match “entertainment” and the game itself. She even got into the spirit of things with the odd “Come on you Horns” and got really excited when we scored. Shame it was only…
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Dad gets carried away with Sandcastle!
It just had to happen, I remember my Dad building some quite magnificent castles when I was young and walls across the beach to stop the tide! So last year we had a boat (and again this year on request) but we also had my first real stab at something more interesting than an upturned…
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Maddie’s first pony ride
Despite the serious face Maddie assured us that she really enjoyed riding Amanda, for that was her name, and that she had merely been concentrating. Not that there was any chance of her falling off as it really was a gentle walk. She did look really cute perched on the saddle. Everytime we went past…
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Willows Farm
I hope places like this survive the current health scares as it’s so nice for kids to get up close and personal with all the animals. Or more importantly in Maddies case up close and personal with all the toys, the adventure playground and the bouncy castles. She likes this place so much it’s now…
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Cartier Polo
This is a great day out, shame the weather wasn’t so great this year but still entertaining to watch. Maddie seemed to be fascinated with the horses, I think it would be cool if she learnt to ride one day. (Can’t see the budget stretching to Polo Ponies though – just have to settle for…