DS is 17mo. He goes to nursery 3 days a week, so I have 2 days at home with him on my own, and 2 days with DH also home. he's used to lots of games, toys and company at nursery, and i worry about him getting bored when he's at home with us. - But equally, there are things i need to catch up on round the house when i'm at home with him and can't spend the whole time playing - by the time he goes to bed I'm truly knackered and not in the mood for ironing (and the only things that get ironed in this house now are DH work shirts and my trousers), mopping, etc. so need to pack things in during the day.
Luckily DH loves the hoover (had to do it at 8.30am last week whilst he sits on it being pulled round!), but what's a healthy balance of entertaining them, and letting them entertain themselves??? he is starting to think putting the washing out is a game, but all these people who have said to me, oh, noneed to buy toys, he will love household things to play with?!!?? - which ones???
any tips for keeping them entertained whilst getting stuff done, and good toys (free or not) that suit a toddler this age? TIA.
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how do you get things done AND keep a toddler entertained at home???
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rachelgreen · 28/07/2008 17:16
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