Category Archives: Birthdays

Birthday interview with Tiddler

Posted on April 10, 2013 by caterpillartales

Tiddler is three.  This is his birthday interview (a little late because we were on holiday.) What would you like to be when you grow up? A grown-up What kind of job would you like to do when you are … Continue reading →

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This week

Posted on March 18, 2013 by caterpillartales

This week I have been playing with the children and trying not to rush onto the next thing too quickly making a mess with fingerpaint, flour and cornflour enjoying simple things like going to post a letter or to the … Continue reading →

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Puppet playhouse theatre

Posted on March 18, 2013 by caterpillartales

One of the most successful presents we gave Rabbit for her birthday was this puppet playhouse theatre from Manhattan Toys which I chose online at the last minute, not quite sure if it would arrive on time.  Luckily I ordered … Continue reading →

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This week

Posted on March 11, 2013 by caterpillartales

This week I have been celebrating birthdays – mine, Rabbit’s and my friend’s; and Owl’s successful piano prep test enjoying breakfast in bed twice, Birthday pavlova, brunch with Rabbit, hot chocolate with Owl and daddy after the prep test, some really … Continue reading →

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Rabbit’s birthday interview

Posted on March 7, 2013 by caterpillartales

Rabbit is five.  This is her birthday interview. What would you like to be when you grow up? A knight or a goodie pirate What’s your favourite colour? Golden What’s your favourite book? That’s not my dolly… What are your … Continue reading →

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Birthday interview with Monkey

Posted on February 25, 2013 by caterpillartales

Monkey is seven today.  This is his birthday interview. What would you like to be when you grow up? A fireman What’s your favourite colour? Gold What’s your favourite book? Moody Margaret Casts a Spell, by Francesca Simon What are … Continue reading →

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Half term

Posted on February 25, 2013 by caterpillartales

We have had a good half term break, and done lots of things that I would like to blog separately, but I don’t think it’s going to happen, so I will just put them all here in one place.  On … Continue reading →

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Birthday parties

Posted on November 24, 2012 by caterpillartales

Today, while the boys were at this birthday party, Rabbit was at home with me because she was sick last night.  She was very disappointed as she had been looking forward to going, and even said that she could wear … Continue reading →

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My baby boy is eight

Posted on June 7, 2012 by caterpillartales

I’ve been a bit quiet on here over the weekend.  You could be forgiven for thinking that the celebration of the non-retirement of a certain elderly lady had something to do with it, and that is partly true, but it … Continue reading →

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