I'm in the third trimester of my second pregnancy, feeling knackered and achy, so struggling. My 3 year old goes to a great preschool for 15 hours but for the rest of the time I'm really struggling now to fill the days. Please share some ideas and inspiration with me.
For example today we met up for a play date with friends 9.30am-12. Ate a packed lunch while out and drove home for 1. The period between 1 and dinner at 5.30 really dragged and I don't feel I'm offering DC much... We played an orchard toys table top game, did 3 separate Xmas crafts and some colouring in and tried a free trial of the Reading Eggs app (not liked!). Sounds a lot written down but each activity took no more than 10 minutes.
DC has always been great at playing but now does often ask for tv when we're home and because I'm feeling too lethargic right now to entertain/ play I'm switching it on more than I'd like. How much tv is acceptable for this age?
And what can I do to fill our days during winter? I have no desire to be outside in the pouring rain!!!
Does anyone have any activities for the garden when it is dry but cold? Something educational, nature related we could make/do out there?
DC refuses to nap at all but often tells me he's tired so anything physical (walk, scooter, soft play, play date) is best reserved for morning which still leaves me whole afternoons free to fill.
I'd love some interesting, educational things to do but can't think what!
Thank you!!
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Filling the time with a 3 year old during winter?
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teacher1984 · 21/12/2015 21:11
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