Jan 122012
Littlest is turning 2 in three weeks time. And don’t I know it. That behavioural slide is becoming more and more evident each day. I was killing time in Tunbridge Wells yesterday but from the screaming you’d think I was trying to kill her. The fatal, falling asleep in the car on the way there and not transferring to the buggy. She was hollering at the top of her voice ‘Hepig! Hepig!!’. This is, of course, toddler speak for Peppa Pig which is flippin’ everywhere. There is no escape – from £1 a go kiddie rides (helpfully placed outside Mothercare and Jojo Maman), to chocolate lollipops in M&S.; Wherever we went there was the Peppa Pig brand, ready to lure small children into screaming until poor, worn-down parent says sod Gina Ford and gives in, thereby losing money, losing face and losing the will to live.
The Italians call it ‘L’anno di No’ or the year of ‘No’. Too bloody right it is, although I find it lasts for about 3 years then apparently resumes during teenage. Can’t wait. Come to think of it, even George (Peppa’s brother for the uninitiated) says no a lot and he’s 2. I know this because I have seen the episode ‘George’s Birthday’ numerous times.
In defiance of Peppa Pig I have decided to make her a Ben & Holly cake. Ha! In your face, Piggy! With a construction of choc sponge, swiss roll and much icing and I will be attempting to make a castle resembling the very nice one I bought from Waitrose a few years ago for Eldest’s party. As I am still not working, I feel a homemade cake is the way to go and on top of it I plan to stick Ben, Holly and Gaston at a jaunty angle. If I can find them. I am battling it out on eBay as I cannot find the nation’s favourite fairy and elf anywhere. Even Amazon has let me down. So, if you know of where I can acquire such things please let me know!!
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| Ok, a bit ambitious….. |
Husband seemed unconvinced about my ability to construct a castle from cake. but this has simply made me more determined. After the triumph of my Barbie cake last year anything is possible.
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We have to make a Baby Stig for Freddie's Birthday cake and he has to be bouncing on a trampoline!!
Try that hat on for size Mary Berry!!!
The year of the "no" – bad enough without red hair!! Good luck with the cake. My magimix is broken so I'll be off to Tescos.
Is the Stig or Freddie bouncing on the trampoline? Have visions of him bouncing whilst eating cake……messy!
Yes, Titch, The red hair adds that extra touch of feistiness….for both of us!
The year of no! I love that. Mine are 18 mons and feel we are already in it. Great!
There aren't many Ben and holly toys, we have the castle and gastons house and they come with a mini Ben and holly character but might be a bit pricey for a cake. You can sometimes get edible pictures in the shape of characters on eBay but I don't know if they do Ben and holly. Good luck anyway.
By the way if you get chance come link up to my Tuesday tea and sympathy linky.
http://1978rebecca.blogspot.com/2012/01/tuesday-tea-and-sympathy_24.html
Thanks! I ended up getting the castle and characters on ebay..I might cheat and make a cake grassy knoll and just plonk the castle on top! Will look up linky!
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There's a lot worse than Peppa Pig believe me. But haha on the non Peppa Cake.
There is indeed a LOT worse than Peppa Pig. Baby Loony Tunes and Me Too! to start you off..
Have finally decided to make a Gaston the Ladybird cake. Just because it makes me laugh when he goes 'ruff'. Small things…