forgotten how to play?

[pop]

My little boy is 3 in October and used to be very content to potter about for short periods of time and play by himself with favourite toys etc. I have recently had twins and he has therefore had his world turned upside down but seems to have totally lost the ability to amuse himself. any tips? I realise this is because of all the extra attention he has been having due to the new babies etc but I desparately want (and need) him to be able to play on his own again.

Do you think your ds would like to have a large chalk board to write on? The kind you hook onto a wall. Kids love to draw with bright colored chalk. It might keep him busy for a little while. I think those lego tables you can sit or stand in front of are fun. How about a paint or drawing easle that you can color on with markers or crayons. I think the fun part is being able to stand and color at the same time. Maybe just getting a few new activity toys might help him to start playing on his own again.

pop, it must be difficult for all of you getting used to twins, especially your son. We're sort of going through the same thing with one new baby and dd who has just turned 2. I try to sit in her room - where the toys are - when feeding dd2, making it clear that I cannot move around, but talking and joining in as much as possible. If dd2 is awake, we prop her up in the room so she can watch us play. The idea is that dd1 gets as much attention as possible during these times, making it easier for her to accept the times when I can't play with her; it seems to be working....
Also, has much of his previous routine been altered since the arrival? It may help if he can keep going to any playgroups etc he attended, so that he has another focus apart from you and the twins...although I know this is easier said than done. I really hope you find a solution that suits you both! Good luck!