My Doll Haven

Everyone Needs Playtime

In our hectic, modern lives, many of us focus so heavily on work and family commitments that we never seem to have time for pure fun. Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we stopped playing.

When we carve out some leisure time, we’re more likely to zone out in front of the TV or computer than engage in fun, rejuvenating play like we did as children. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well.

There doesn’t need to be any point to the activity beyond having fun and enjoying yourself. By giving yourself permission to play with the joyful abandon of childhood, you can reap oodles of health benefits throughout life.

Sunday

Exploring the Japanese Gardens

This week the weather has been fine, so Emmaline and her big sister Lonnie have taken a day trip on the bus, to visit the Japanese Gardens, which are in the next village.

Emma: I think we ought to go this way, see there's a Cherry blossom tree.

Lonnie: No we are going to the Tea Room, it's this way. Now take my hand and hold that ball tightly.

Emma: Ooops! I dropped it.

Lonnie: I do wish you would be more careful Emma. You're lucky it didn't roll all the way down this hill. Honestly, I don't know why you brought that soccer ball with you!

Emma: Don't worry Lonnie, I'll pick it up.

Lonnie: Well hurry up then, or we will miss the Tea Ceremony.
Emma: Okay, okay, gosh you are being an old bossy boots today!

~ oOo ~

I shan't be around much this week as hubby and I have plans. Don't worry though, like Douglas MacArthur, I shall return! Hope you have a good one!

Thursday

Hershey's New Bike

Emma looked out her window, the sun was shining and the birds were singing in the trees. "Oh what a perfect day", she thought to herself. She quickly bathed and dressed, then ran out into the sunshine.

As she entered the lane outside her house, she heard the sound of a motor bike. She turned, looked up the lane and saw Hershey.

Emma: Good morning Hershey, I didn't know you had a motor bike.

Hershey: It only arrived yesterday, but I wasn't allowed to ride it until it had the trainer wheels attached. Mummy was very concerned I would loose my balance.

Emma: Well, you look like you are doing okay if you managed to ride all the way down Oak Tree Lane. It's quite a distance from the Elvin Forest to our house.

Hershey: I didn't intend to ride so far, but the bike travels really fast, so I was here before I knew it.

While they were chatting, Cookie arrived looking rather puffed and red in the face.

Emma: Hello there Cookie, where are you off to in such a hurry?

Cookie: I have been trying to catch up with Hershey, but she was too fast for me, no matter how hard I peddled, I couldn't catch up.

Hershey: That's because my bike has a motor, and motors have lots of power, which gives them speed. Anyway, why have you been trying to catch up with me?

Cookie: To ask you to come to a party. You are invited too Emma, it's going to be a big celebration. Will you come?

Emma and Hershey: Oh yes, parties are fun.

The three went on chatting about what they were going to wear to this big celebration.

More details on the party later . . . in the meantime . . . I hope you enjoy your day!

Wednesday

Review: Dollsbe Pomegranate

A few days ago Musume asked me to do a review of my new arrival. Not having done one before, I'll tell it as I see it. Firstly she arrived really well packed, but we had a slight mishap with one of her feet. I contacted YG immediately and to cut a long story short he shipped a replacement straight away via EMS . . . and not just the foot that needed to be replaced. I actually received TWO PAIRS of feet and one lovely little froggy hat which was modelled in the previous post.

I have very little patience when it comes to posing, but she poses really well, these photos are all posed on a backdrop draped over my ironing board and we all know how unstable they can be. :)

She sits easily crossed legged or straight up.

Her arms sit where you place them which is handy in case she sneezes or yawns! She also holds things nicely in her hands, can brush her hair out of her eyes and wave!

She does the splits without her hands touching the floor too!

She came with her eyes in place, a pair of undies and this little slip. The wig she is wearing I purchased from YG and it fits exceptionally well, though I need to give it a little brush, as I have messed it up trying on clothes. She also came with the two pairs of hands below.

All seams were perfectly smooth, though on really close inspection I could just see them. Her default face-up is lovely, her joints move really well and her head stays in place nicely, and exactly where it's placed.

To sum up, I am extremely happy with this doll and YG's service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dollsbe (Dolls Be With You) and am happily looking forward to purchasing from YG again in the near future.