Posts Tagged "In the Night Garden"

Big Adventures for Little Miss

Posted by cafebebemama on Nov 17, 2009 in Little Miss Adventures, Travelling Adventures, Writing Workshop | 12 comments

Ooh, I’m a little bit excited!  Mummy told me that we’re going to the London Zoo again!  She mentioned something about meeting some other Mummies there.  What was that word again?  Bloggers?  Boogers?  Not sure…but they’re just like Mummy.  They sit at the computer a lot.  Mummy told Daddy that he was coming too.  He wasn’t too sure about it and had a rather funny expression on his face but Mummy said!  She has to remind him about things a lot…he forgets.  I think he might forget on purpose but what do I know?  I’m not even 2 years old!  I forget a lot too!  I never forget when I’ve done a poo though.  I tell Mummy about that!

So, the last time we went to the London Zoo I was with my best friend.  Mummy had everything we needed, or so she said.  But I think she forgot a few things.  So, this time, I’m bringing my own bag.  My Trunki.  I’ll have Daddy put it in the boot.  Daddy says we’re driving down to the London Zoo this time.  No trains.  That makes me a little bit sad but Mummy sure does huff and puff a lot when we take the train and it’s not very fun bumping up and down the steps in my pushchair, so maybe this is a better plan.  Here’s what I need to bring with me on our trip to the London Zoo…I hope Mummy can read my writing!  Maybe if I get someone to email it to her, then we’ll be ok?!

• A bottle of Milton sterilising solution to clean the baby changing area in the London Zoo toilet- ewww, not pretty.
• My Little Life backpack so I don’t have to stay in the pushchair all the LIVE LONG DAY!  I need my freedom!
• Food to feed to the penguins!  They are really funny and seem to like fish which I don’t like so I can give them some of mine.
• My “In the Night Garden” figurines.  I think they really want to meet the gorillas since I told them how cool they were so we’ll bring them along this time.
• 2 Changes of clothes- last time we were there I got a bit wet thanks to the rubbish nappies I was wearing (not name brand mind you…bargain basement is NOT the way to go).  I like to be fashionable and warm so I would prefer to have a few options in case I spill or those monkeys get too close.
• Baby- now that Teeny Tiny Tears (aka Baby) has a proper hole in her mouth, she deserves a proper outing into the big wide world.  She really likes watching The WotWots with me in the morning so I think she’d like to see animals up close and personal.
• Good Dancing Music- why do we have to listen to Radio 2 in the car Mummy?  I like to kick it…you know that!  How about some Black Eyed Peas or something?  Michael Bublé will do in a pinch but come on Mummy, you’re not Nanny & Grandad’s age!  Just give Radio 1 a chance.  Chris Moyles isn’t THAT annoying!
• CHOCOLATE- Mummy, I’m 17 months old.  You NEVER, EVER let me have chocolate!  My best friends get to have chocolate!  Buttons, bars…the lot!  I will be really good!  I promise.  Eating good things all of the time is not very fun.  I know I’m nice and healthy and strong and fit but come on Mummy!  Lighten up!

I think that will just about cover it Mummy.  And you can bring your usual Changing Bag Which Contains the World and we’ll all feel better for that!  Thanks Mummy…I’m really looking forward to going to the London Zoo again in two weeks.  I know you’re going to be meeting some of those other BMB Mummies but let’s make sure to get to see all of the animals this time Mummy.  Last time we missed a whole bunch.  Oh, and just so you know…I really love spending time with just you and Daddy.  You’re pretty good fun and you sure do love me a lot and you know what…I LOVE YOU TOO.  Thanks Mummy…you’re not so bad at this Mummy stuff.

Another Wednesday Writing Workshop Entry for the lovely Josie at Sleep is for the Weak

In the Night Garden

Posted by cafebebemama on Aug 12, 2009 in Uncategorized | 5 comments

Should I be concerned?  My Little Miss knows a bit too much about In the Night Garden, I fear.

In the Night Garden book

The opening theme begins and Little Miss shouts out “GAH-DEN…GAH-DEN”.  She makes a little circle on her hand the way the Mummy or Daddy does to the child or baby.  She makes little “ooo-oooh” sounds like Upsy Daisy before the title credit. 

SHE KNOWS WHETHER IT’S THE NINKY NONK OR THE PINKY PONK JUST BY HEARING THE MUSIC!!!  “Non non” for Ninky Nonk; “Poh” for Pinky Ponk.  Little Miss claps along with Makka Pakka’s theme, does a little dance along with Upsy Daisy’s theme, Knocks on the Door and finds her nose along with the Tombliboos theme.

When the Pontipines come on the screen she calls out “mi mi mi mi” just like they do.  And oh, when the Dance at the Magical Gazebo comes around…well, it’s just all over!  Little Miss calls it the “doh”. 

No one in my family can understand why I don’t mind the In the Night Garden characters as I loathe and abhor the Teletubbies.  My husband says that In the Night Garden is just like the Teletubbies!  Pfahhh….what does he know!  I love the fact that my Little Miss has ONE show that she will watch and stay focused on.  I know, I know…it’s the evil telly!  Well, I don’t think a bit of telly is such a bad thing…so sue me! 

In addition to knowing too much about the show, we have the clip-on soft toys of Upsy Daisy, Igglepiggle and Makka Pakka and the small plastic dolls of the whole crew.  We have a few books and that’s about the extent of our In the Night Garden collection.  We don’t have the Igglepiggle Sleepy Soft Toy so if anyone special wants to send it to us for a review, we’d happily accept it. 

Actually, I shouldn’t be worried about Little Miss’ attraction to In the Night Garden.  It’s me I should be worried about.  I know the words to all the character’s theme songs, I know the opening and closing narrative, I know what comes with each bit of music and even the dreaded dance that they do…I could dance along with them for goodness sake!  Perhaps I am the one who should not watch?!

Until then, Little Miss and I will tune in to the daily episodes of In the Night Garden (well, we don’t watch EVERY day) and have our happy little routine.  Maybe you should check it out, if you haven’t…it’s not so bad after all!

Makka Pakka, Akka Wakka, Mika, Maka, Moo...