We popped over to Ikea the other day, and while there, decided to buy the kids a play tent. Boo has always liked playing in them, so I knew it’d be a hit with her, and hoped it might entertain Little Man, too, for longer than 5 minutes…
It does! He was in and out, giggling, tickling, peeping, so he loves it! As does Boo, of course, but he had the rare pleasure of playing with something first, as she was at pre-school when it made it’s debut, so he had it all to himself for a few hours. I would definitely recommend that every household with a crazy toddler has one…though I should point out that it looks considerably larger in our home than it did in the shop! Oh well, it keeps him happy 🙂
And while all of this mayhem was going on, the poor dog looked on…
He used to have such a peaceful life!
Tent-play was also the perfect way for me to experiment with this week’s photography lesson all about light, as well as putting other learns into practice, as we were in and out, spotting silhouettes, shadows, lights, different angles and perspectives – I enjoyed playing around with it all and I know Little Man had fun  – can you tell from the photos? (And yes, I know some are rather blurry – he didn’t stay that still!) This tent has got to be the best money we’ve spent for a while, as both kids adore it – in it every day! Have you got one?
We saw that the other day-you’re right what’s not to love about it! Am resisting the temptation for an indoor tent as we have other similar things and plenty of outdoor ones, but if this weather continues much longer I may give in 🙂 loving the photo’s too.
It’s entertaining them again today – they love it! Best money ever spent 😉 And thank you x
Love your tent, I need a good ikea visit pronto. lol Great pictures. I am still struggling with lighting but we are slowing making progress I think. Thanks for hostessing, and the lesson. Need all the tips I can get.
It’s something I’m only now starting to see and understand, so I’ve a long way to go before being able to use it properly. Got to start somewhere, though!
Gorgeous photos! What beautiful cheeky little boy you have!!
That tent looks brilliant. I think Potato would love something like that, but I don’t have enough space inside at the moment. Maybe I’ll try and get one for the summer.
I’ve frequently been a victim of the ‘Ikea Effect’, as D and I call it – things look a lot smaller in the Ikea showroom than they do when you get them home!!!
Thank you 🙂 It’s loads of fun, both kids are loving it!
Haven’t had a good walk round IKEA for ages, must do that soon… Need a bed for the wee girl, so time to have some fun with her room I think 🙂 Lovely photos, especially the one of Little Man looking up at you x
Yes, I have that on my agenda for Little Man in a few months time – looking forward to it! Thank you, yes, I love that one, too 🙂
Have you tried getting into the tent yet? We have the circus tent Ikea one and I made the fatal error of squashing myself in. Now they won’t let me out and want me to sit in there with them all the time! I spend a lot of time squished inside. Great fun though. PS Your dog is totally gorgeous!
Oh yes, I’m often in there, too! There’s no escape! Thanks, he is pretty cute 🙂
Lovely photos. I’ve just noticed how much Little Man looks like my younger son looked as a toddler! That’s a brilliant photo of the dog – love the expression!
We both have beautiful boys then! Thanks, the dog puts up with a lot!
Oh I love your photo’s, you’re Little Man is so cute and so is the dog 🙂 I want a tent now, we had one before we moved but it was very girly, I’m sure my Little Man would like something more boyish 🙂
Thank you very much. It’s loads of fun – they’ve spent so much time in it, definitely a worthwhile investment!
Fab photos!! The one of your dog made me laugh out loud!! What an expression x
The poor thing…!
Wonderful photos and the look on the dog’s face at the end just put a huge smile on my face.
Thank you – he makes me smile, too!
I thought you meant a one for outside and i was going to cringe .. (i am not a tent lover) and then saw this smart inside one!! … i love it x
Oh, I’m with you there – no way! This one is all about indoor fun, phew!
Haha, your dog!! They are fab photos, looks like a lot of fun x
He’s a funny thing! Thank you – the tent’s proving to be very popular!
Beautiful photos – looks like he’s having a fantastic time! Thanks for linking to PoCoLo x
He loves it! Thank you, and thanks for hosting x
I do love the tents you can get now. We put ours away as the girls were being silly in it and it was getting ripped and damaged, but it might be time to try again. Lovely photos – especially of the dog who looks most unimpressed! #PoCoLo
He often wears that expression! Ours is still up and being enjoyed hourly!
That looks like great fun! fab pics too, such joy on his face 😉 #letkidsbekids
Proof once again that it’s the simplest things in life that keep the kids happy. We had a little tent, but it was made out of cotton and started disintegrating during last years swelteringly hot summer. We went to put it up one day and it had massive moth-type holes in it! It’s difficult now to even conjure up memories of summer though… Love that little man enjoyed being the first one to play with the new thing, it’s almost as if they become aware of stuff like that overnight one day 🙂 #letkidsbekids
He adores it, as does Boo. The only problem now is that it’s quite large but I don’t want to take it down as it keeps them so happy!
Love play tents, they provide hours of entertainment! Love your photos. The pic of your dog did make me laugh!
Thanks for sharing #LetKidsBekids
Absolutely – loads of fun! My poor old dog 😉