I have a toddler (almost 2) and am newly pregnant to our second. I try to take toddler out to play, he doesn't understand that after 2 hours we have to go, so my hair gets ripped out and face clawed at. I cry, he cries, I have to pick him up when I shouldn't be lifting heavy things right now. I need to pop to the shops to get a few bits for dinner, tantrum ensues and wish I just asked his dad to pick it up on the way home from work.
So we stay home.. we're both bored beyond belief. What do I do with a toddler who won't draw, paint or play nicely ? The only games he understands are like hide and seek etc. I can't do this 9 hours a day.
How do I keep him entertained? Without stressing me and the baby out?
I worry he will grow up thinking "all mum did was sit on the sofa and watch me run around"... but I'm at a loss for what to do with him.
Any words of wisdom or advice would be greatly appreciated. Feeling very deflated right now! Thank you 