Feeling awful - how can I keep the kids entertained?

[LapinDeBois]

DH and I are both laid low with the D&V bug that the children had last week. Both up all night, and struggling to get off the sofa today. Two boys at home - 5 and 2 - and no family or friends who can take them today. Don't really want to stick them in front of the TV all day - any thoughts, please?

[Almostfifty]

That is what the TV was made for. If you're poorly, just let them get on with it for one day. It won't kill them.

I hope you're not going to worry about feeding them proper food either. One day of microwaved tinned food won't kill them.

[LapinDeBois]

Thank you. I think that was the permission I needed. I did grit my teeth and take them puddle-jumping for half an hour, so I now feel justified in giving them an afternoon of tv.