Top tips for the day after the night before...

[Scootergirl]

Ah, I remember the days when the night before was courtesy of a bucketful of wine and a handsome young man... I've still got the handsome young man but he's only six months old (shares the same preference for pre-dawn partying though!). Does anyone have any top tips for surviving the day after a sleepless night, especially with a baby and a three-year-old. I'll try anything (well, almost anything

[compo]

coffee, chocolate, fresh air and an early night

[Scootergirl]

So we could walk to the local cafe for a huge espresso and a chunk of chocolate cake... hey, I feel better already!

[PrettyCandles]

Bribery with DVDs. Someone to take charge of one or other (or both) for an hour while you nap.

Optimism!

[Scootergirl]

Sadly DH in with the army in Afghanistan, as are most of the chaps round here, so everyone's in the same boat. I'm powering up the DVD player now though.....

[PrettyCandles]

Couldn't some mums pool resouces then? Take turns to babysit cum playdate for an hour or so?

[Scootergirl]

Fab idea! We do lots of playing at other people's houses/going for tea etc but no one has suggested actually sorting it out so the mums (and the odd dad!) can have a complete break during the day.

[needahand]

diet coke, loads of it!