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The Little Lilypad is a lifestyle blog mostly written by a mum to two beautiful, cheeky and entertaining daughters. It is sometimes written by the Man on the Pad or by one of our baby bloggers. Occasionally we accept guest posts too. There is frequently talk of sustainable living, saving money, lifestyle and travel. It is hopefully helpful, sometimes funny and always honest.
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10 things to do before you are 10

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I am the proud owner of a 10 year old. How is that possible? Where has the last decade gone? It is certainly a milestone for any child to reach double digits (as my daughter calls it) as when you are very little, being 10 seems extremely grown up. It is that age where you are “almost” at senior school and people expect you to behave your age.

However before you reach those double figures, there are certain things that you should absolutely have on your “To-Do” List, so my daughter and I put together a list of things we agreed that were essential to do before you are 10!

Hamster in ball

  1. Purchase a small, furry, cute yet hopelessly fragile pet and try and keep it alive for longer than 1 month. (Word of advice; if you buy a ball for a hamster, don’t put it on a table …. Because they will roll off ...... trust me on this one) 
  2. Locate and climb the largest most awkwardly constructed tree known to man….and get stuck. 
  3. Learn to swim wearing your pyjamas, (I’m assuming this is in case a tsunami sweeps you from your bed). 
  4. Master the rope swing that the older kids constructed across the river at the park. (You know the one you were told never to attempt) 
  5. Learn how to effectively scrape dog poo out of your trainer tread with your dad’s screwdriver, wearing carrier bags on your hands …. (That is if all the local dog owners haven’t been good citizens and picked up the doggy poo!) 
  6. Try and make a daisy chain that is at least 15ft long (slight exaggeration but you get the picture) 
  7. Catch a snowflake, make a snow angel or go sledging down a big hill (depending on your level of desire for adrenalin) 
  8. Have a sleepover with a midnight feast! (As a parent I am totally not advocating this but the children LOVE them. Try not to arrange anything that needs any focus for the following day). 
  9. Hunt for buried treasure, whether it is on the beach or in your back garden, get a bucket and spade and a whole heap of curiosity. 
  10. Last but by no means least, learn to ride a bike with no stabilisers (be prepared for endless hours of an adult desperately clinging to the underneath of your saddle whilst repeatedly telling you they haven’t let go - when they have!)

 Daisy Chain

What would you add to the list?

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  1. Oh I love this!!!! It gives my oldest about 4 months to check these off.

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  2. I would have to add go to a music festival (obv a family friendly one). I think it is crazy enough that Gracie will be 5 this year, I can't imagine how I will feel in another 5 years! #WMBlogChat

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  3. I have to say, the dog poo one had me wincing a bit! This is why I like house cats! :D Thank you for linking up to #WMBlogChat

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  4. What a great list! (Oh no for the hamster!!). My little girl turned one in April so I will remember some of these (and try to avoid others!) :) x #WMBlogchat

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  5. Oh, what would I add? Going by what my 8 year old (nearly 9!) has thus far managed some of the following : Learn to bowl a bowling ball without the ramp; eat an ice-cream so quickly, you get a brain freeze; Eat a sugary jammy doughnut, without licking your lips; Out-stare your parents; tickle your mum (or dad) ;)

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  6. I love this list, I have an eight year old son and he desperately wants a pet but husband is reluctant! We have also become adept at getting dog poo out of trainers!

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