For Ellie, like all young children, dogs, and cats, there is often more pleasure in the container than in a present.
She really loves hiding – behind a curtain, under a scarf around her head, beneath a stack of cushions, peeking round a door – in fact anything will do as long as she imagines she can’t be seen. In her nascent language this activity is termed “hidey”.
When she began hiding in an Amazon box, her mother converted this to a Hidey House and labelled it accordingly. On the day she dived into it rather too exuberantly Jackie repaired it with duct tape and it continued its usage until Flo remembered a different structure which, beginning with Louisa’s two children, our granddaughters Jessica and Imogen, now 17 and 15, has entertained a series of young visitors.
Flo brought it down from a cupboard upstairs and, with delighted hindrance from her daughter, erected it and set it up in place of the now redundant box.
With windows and a door, the tent-like structure can now accommodate parents possessing the required flexibility.
This evening we dined on smoked haddock fish cakes, Jackie’s ratatouille and piquant cauliflower cheese, creamy mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, and sweetcorn, with which I drank more of the Chateâuneuf.
I love the Hidey House, so cute! Ellie is growing so fast, wow. Jackie, your dinners always sound so delicious! ????????
I need one.
Looks like the perfect hangout for a little princess and her attendants. Great idea.
My daughter thought about not pressing the princess idea. But as soon as her girl could walk she toddled right over to the Disney princess books! We even had Frozen birthday party once based on the movie.
Now that is one wonderful pink hidey house!
I love that hidey house. I’d definitely crawl inside if given the chance. 🙂
Ellie looks so tall!
Our boys loved “Hidey House” structures, also generally made from cardboard. This brings back great memories. Ellie is a charming and spirited delight. ????
I have no idea why my sentence ended with redundant punctuation.
Looks like fun.
Ha! Yes, all kids enjoy a good box or places to hide!
OH MY GOSH! That is THE most amazing Hidey-House! Beautiful, too! 🙂 I’m so glad Ellie has it to enjoy…a get away place from adults! Ha on what you said about parents!
Is there any room in the garden for a Hidey-House out there some day?
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We have had a lot of fun with cardboard box houses over the years but your pink mansion does look good.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
When I was a child, we built caves and castles out of furniture (mostly chairs) and blankets, often old sheets. Nothing stops a child from imagination, until we force them to grow up.
Ours have done that, too, Bridget. Thanks very much
Cute hidey house and the pink tent is perfect for Ellie.
Thank you so much, Arlene
So delightful ❣️!
Thank you very much, Val
Adorable, Derrick! Remind me of my sons at her age <3
Thank you very much, Rosaline X
What fun! The cardboard box brings back memories and the pink tent is so dreamy!
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Hooray for happy hidey house!
Thanks very much Laurie 🙂
That is a lovely hideout for Ellie! She seems quite at home in there. The cardboard boxes are natural playthings for infants.
Thank you so much, Uma
What a wonderful play structure for Ellie. So cool that it has been passed down through the family!
Thank you very much, Donna
Adorable Ellie and her adorable Hidey House.
Thank you very much, Dolly
My pleasure, Derrick.
A housing upgrade! Perfect.
Thank you very much, Anne
What a delightful toy for a toddler!
Thank you very much, John
I love the way Ellie has learnt to hide already. I imagine she gave all of you a good deal of pleasure watching her play and explore her ‘Hidey houses’ 🙂
Indeed. Thank you very much, Sue
Imagination is a wonderful tool for adventure.
Thank you very much, Steve
What a delightful little den Derrick and Ellie I am sure is more at home in it than those boxes.. 🙂 <3 How she grows 🙂 It doesn't seem five minutes since she was born.. <3
Thanks very much, Sue X
Cardboard boxes make great toys, but that little pink house is special, especially with adorable little Ellie peering out! She is growing fast!
What a sweetheart. She has not just learnt to hide, but is a master of peeping. Or mistress!
Everyone loves a hidey house!
Aww, the hidey house is priceless and Ellie is adorable!
Hawklad loved his. His first school also had one for children to go into if they got stressed out.
I’m very pleased. Thanks very much, Gary
Love it! How cute is that. And Pink!
Thanks very much, Chrissy
A wonderful shot.
Thank you very much, Judy
OMG! I love this enchanting little house. Is that her dad visiting her in it? It is in perfect condition!! So glad Flo remembered it.
Thank you very much, Judy. Yes, that’s Dilllon
Aw, what fun that Hidey House must be! I got a kick out of your description of “parents possessing the required flexibility” as I saw the adult squished in that beautiful pink structure meant for little ones! For sure, I would not be one of those “…possessing the required flexibility”!!
🙂 thanks very much, Jan
Just lovely! 🙂
Thank you very much, Sandra
Isn’t that wonderful? Remember the tents that kids made–we even made–of blankets secured across chairs and perhaps pillows and treasures hoarded within? There is always room for a cozy cave for great fun.
Love Ellie’s new pad
Thanks very much, Sherry
What a joy 🙂 and what a delicious dinner 🙂
Thank you very much, Riba