Autumn Walks

Autumn is very much here; it's getting darker a lot earlier, and it's starting to get colder. So, if you are anything like me, you will be starting to scratch your head as to what to do with a very active toddler. She doesn't understand why she used to be able play outside all day long in the summer, and now she can't as much. What I love to do with MeMe, and what she loves to do as well, is to go for a nice long walk, with Tilly, our dog. It's good exercise for me and fresh air for her.

My husbands mother, Aka 'Grannie' bought MeMe a Smart trike for her Birthday, and we have used it so much, it's brilliant! They are so easy to push around, and light too, plus MeMe LOVES sitting in it, and holding on to the handles. She is just a little too young to be able to use the pedals, but it won't be long until I'm chasing her down the street after her!

Where we live, we have a lot of walks around us perfect for pushing prams or the trike. Whilst on a walk, we decided to go into a  field where we could throw a ball for Tilly and MeMe could run around. We  found some puddles for her splash around in, in her wellies, (Peppa Pig ones of course!) as you can see from the pictures she is very much enjoying herself. MeMe loves throwing the ball for Tilly, but she can't throw it very far, and Tilly just looks at MeMe, then at the ball, as in to say "Is that it?" It's so lovely seeing how well they get on; they love each other so much.

What do you get up to, now the days are shorter days? I'd love to know so please leave a comment below, also If you enjoy reading my blogs, please feel free to follow :)
I hope you are having a lovely day.

Love

Sarah & MeMe

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First Time Baking With MeMe..

Today MeMe and I decided to bake cupcakes. I had no idea how it would go, I thought she might not show any interest, or want to put her hands in all the mixture then put it in her hair, which is what she loves doing with her tea. I decided to not make it complicated by doing it all from scratch, as I knew she would loose interest quickly, especially when its been ages since I have baked anything, so I wanted a nice and easy challenge.

 I bought a Peppa Pig Cupcake Kit from Sainsburys, I think it was about one pound something. In the pack you get the cupcake cases, the cake mixture already made, chocolate icing sugar and some little Peppa Pig decorations to put on top. All you need is one egg and a little bit of water- fool proof!

It's so quick and easy that MeMe didn't loose interest and really enjoyed helping me Woohoo, it worked! She helped put the bun cases on the oven tray, helped with whisking the mixture (although she was trying her best to get the whisk in her mouth) and then loved decorating them. It such a good feeling trying new things, and seeing her really taking it all in, and enjoying herself.

I think our first time at baking was a success. I'm definitely going to get some more of these packs to have in the cupboard for a rainy day. Personally I don't know who enjoyed it more- Me or Melissa hehe! Great British Bake Off here we come!

Thank you for taking the time to read this, I hope you enjoyed it.

Please comment below, if you have tried baking with your little ones, or if you know of something I should try.

Sarah & MeMe

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