Theraline Animal Neck Pillow

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In a few weeks time we're off down to Delightfully Delicious Dorset for a week's holiday and therefore my mind is filled to bursting with all the different things that we're going to need. That includes all the things that will make a possibly three-hour journey (depending upon the damned M5 around Taunton) easier for us, especially me as I'll be in the back next to a crotchety two-year old who has started to refuse to sleep in the car.

One such item that will make him more comfy (and therefore more likely to sleep) is the Theraline animal neck pillow that we've recently been sent to review. We chose a sheep one because we're Welsh but they come in three very cute and cuddly designs to keep little boys and girls happy. Made from a soft and cuddly materials and filled with fine sand-like micro-beads, I already know that The Boy is going to enjoy cuddling up to sheep, and when he falls asleep I can pop it around his neck to support and make it more comfy for him.

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Listography: Top Five Bands I'd Like To See Live

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The lovely Listographer extraordinaire that is KateTakes5 is currently being a rock-chick in Sunny Spain and has therefore set us the challenge of:

Top Five Bands I'd Like To See Live.

Unfortunately, I am nowhere near as the cool cat that is Kate, and my musical preferences lie more firmly in the middle of the road. I've been to some great gigs (nope, not cool enough) concerts, nearly all well before The Boy. Robbie Williams just before he hit the commercial bigtime, when his angst-ridden performance of No Regrets involved the images of the 'TT' symbol burning on a projector in the background and a gravestone featuring the symbol were not to be forgotten. Not least of all because he was supported by the marvellous Divine Comedy, who then actually joined him on stage for their bit. Oh, and he rode around the stage on a motorised toilet. Texas was great, Stereophonics made me embrace my inner rock-chick temporarily, although one of the best was Catatonia in Margam Park, supported and accompanied by a Welsh male voice choir. I stood in the mud in my leather coat and alternated between feeling a) thoroughly 'with it' and b) worried for the state of my boots.

Without further ado:

  • Take That

Never saw them first time around, although I spent plenty of time watching the videos of their concerts. A few of the tapes may have worn through where my friend and I rewound a few bits. Especially the bit where Gary performed Smells like Teen Spirit bare-chested in leather jeans. I couldn't see the Circus tour as The Boy had been born 3 weeks before and for some reason hubby wouldn't let me go. This tour I chose not to go because I felt I couldn't justify the cost. If they do another tour, sod the cost; I'm going!

  • Kaiser Chiefs

I've seen Keane and they were brilliant, but the Kaiser Chiefs would feature more hilarity and less pompousness. Are they even still around?

  • Queen

I know I'm only 33, but wouldn't they be excellent? Can you imagine the buzz from the crowd when they started singing Radio GaGa? I've seen clips of LiveAid and Mr. Mercury worked that crowd for all he was worth. I bet they'd have been amazing live. Anyone got a time machine?

  • George Michael

I have always maintained that this is my utmost got-to see artist. Only I think he's had a farewell tour now? Mind you, he could be like Cher who has been having a farewell tour since 147BC, in which case I might still get to see him! But he'd have to lose the attitude, and quite possibly perform Club Tropicana or I wouldn't be interested.

  • Michael Jackson

I know I need another time machine for this one, but surely this is the one man that all the others emulate? How can the meek and mild near-skeleton of a man turn into that complete giant who oozed testosterone at every crotch-grabbing, finger-snapping, moon-walking move? Justin Timberlake can try, Justin Bieber can stop trying to dream it because Michael Jackson was one of the most amazing dancers, and therefore stage performers ever.

Who else is up for a little gravity-defying dance with me?

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WOW: Fun with Fred!

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From the first moments that The Boy could crawl, one of his favourite activities was crawling up the sofa and onto the windowsill behind. He'd then lift up the net curtains and sit there waving at the people going past. His most favourite person to wave at was the driver of the dustbin lorry that goes up the street on a Tuesday and a Friday. Even now, he still insists on watching them go past, and now they wave back to him.

When I saw that WOW Toys have a range of vehicles found about town and that one of these is Flip'n'Tip Fred the recycling lorry, I was more than happy to review it with The Boy. His little face when he saw it was an absolute picture and he spent a very busy hour or two playing extremely contentedly with it.

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