Tag Archives: childhood

Do you have a childhood collection?

Posted on May 18, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

Do you have a collection of something that you started as a child? This is a little post about mine. In August 1980 my best friend went to Ireland for her summer holiday with her family, and she sent me … Continue reading →

Posted in Family life, Magic moments | Tagged atlas, childhood, collection, friendship, maps, memories, postcards | 7 Comments

Treasured possessions

Posted on May 3, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

I think it’s fairly obvious to any reader of this blog that I LOVE books, I have felt the same way all my life, and will do my best to pass the passion on to Monkey. Daddy P doesn’t read … Continue reading →

Posted in Family life | Tagged books, childhood, Children of the New Forest, High Country Adventure, Paddington Bear, reading, treasured possessions | 25 Comments

Game Review – Post Box Game – Orchard Toys

Posted on March 28, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

We were very excited to open our latest box from Orchard Toys for the Izziwizzi Kids #Playfest reviews. Wow – Post Box Game, a newly launched game for 1-4 players, aged 2 years+, Monkey is just over 3 years. Monkey … Continue reading →

Posted in Games Reviews, Reviews | Tagged childhood, colour recognition, envelopes, fun, hand eye coordination, imaginative play, My monkey, Orchard Toys, Post Box Game | 5 Comments

Delaying tactics

Posted on March 27, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

Monkey is the master of delaying tactics at bedtime. Sometimes I get cross; I’ve got things to do downstairs, I’m tired, friends coming round, blah blah blah. Sometimes I laugh and join in. Tonight I just enjoyed it all; the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family life, Reasons to be Cheerful | Tagged bedtime, childhood, delaying tactics, memories, My monkey | 18 Comments

A bit of fun in the snow

Posted on March 25, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

Someone did forecast ‘heavy’ snow on Saturday didn’t they? We were not impressed by the lack of the white stuff – Monkey wanted to make a snowman and go out on his sledge. alas, that was not to be, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Family life, Out and About | Tagged childhood, fun, My monkey, outdoors, park, play, snow, snowballs | 2 Comments

Goodbye little red car – beep beep

Posted on March 4, 2013 by over40andamumtoone

We said goodbye to Monkey’s first sit on car last week. I got rather emotional 😦 When he was Christened at 6 months, we were given some Mothercare vouchers and decided to buy him a sit on car. We found … Continue reading →