Tag: Summer

Playtime in Wellington Botanical Garden

| February 25, 2013

We had an enjoyable ride in the Wellington Cable Car up to the Botanical Garden. It was a scorching day. Mum, Imogen and I met my sister and baby Amber by the duck pond in a shaded area of the garden. Imogen and Amber ran around and chased one another in Anderson Park where Shakespeare plays are performed outside during the summer.

The incredible views over Wellington from the top of the Cable Car where the Botanical Garden is situated. The beauty of Wellington never ceases to take my breath away.

Wellington Botanical Garden

Wellington Botanical Garden

Cousins Imogen and Amber ran after one another all afternoon. Imogen was desperate to get hold of Amber’s hat and looked like the cat who’d got the cream once it was on her head!

Wellington Botanical Garden

Imogen and Amber playing with Gran and their hats in the park. We all had a wonderful day out with many happy memories.

Wellington Botanical Garden

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Travelling with a Baby

| February 11, 2013
John Lewis Shape Sorter

John Lewis Shape Sorter and Stacking Cups

My baby and I travelled all the way from London to Auckland. We flew across the globe together and had a stopover in Hong Kong for a night to refresh ourselves and catch up on a few hours of sleep.

The build up to our flight from London started a couple of weeks before our departure. I didn’t want to think too much about the flight as it would kick start butterflies in my stomach, whilst I wondered how I was going to manage such a long journey on a plane with my baby.

The very thought of leaving hubby behind in London for 8 weeks was daunting. Knowing how much he’d miss us and how much we’d miss him made it almost impossible to fathom. On the bright side we’d Skype daily and Imogen and I would be spending Summer with our family and friends in New Zealand whilst hubby was busy at work in London during the coldest months of the year.

It was the bit in the middle, the journey, that I didn’t want to do. I tried to keep as calm as possible. I was going to travel across the world with my baby. Just me and my baby! I found it easier not to dwell on it too much and put all of my energy into the preparation of fun activities for us and what we’d need to pack in our on-flight luggage.

Here’s my list of on-flight essentials that I’d travel with again:

Fun Activities

Food and Drink

  • Organic Baby Pouches and age appropriate baby snacks
  • Formula Milk Powder in formula pots

Essentials

  • Nappies
  • Nappy Bags
  • Sudocrem
  • Baby Wipes
  • Sachets of Calpol and Nurofen, should they be needed
  • A change of clothes for you and your baby
  • If your baby is walking Baby Reins are brilliant when you’re at a busy airport and queuing for check-in and security

Knowing how hard it was travelling that distance myself made me realise how important it was to make it fun experience for my baby. And last but not least a positive attitude, a strong resolve and a calm approach all helped.

What are your tips for flying with a baby or toddler?

First Ice Cream Cone

| February 4, 2013

When it’s summer and you’re on holiday it’s a given there’ll be ice cream.

Imogen devoured her first ice cream cone from Kapiti Ice Cream in New Zealand. It was adorable watching her initial reaction to the cold ice cream. She had a look of wonder on her face as to why she was eating something so cold. When she realised it tasted amazing there was no stopping her and the entire ice cream cone disappeared.

She tried the White Chocolate and Raspberry ice cream which I also sampled and it was simply delicious and very decadent!

Kapiti Ice Cream

When did you enjoy your first ice cream cone?