This last week has rendered me a useless wreck. My husband would say that it's just a normal week, but coping with a vomiting toddler while trying not to be sick myself is not a pleasant experience. Also, having a four day headache and not enough energy to squeeze a spot has left me crawling around the house mumbling to myself. So, forgive me if this blog sends you on a downward spiral of despair just reading it. My husband was a trooper though, as he brought home a takeaway curry one night when I was feeling particularly nauseous, and was pleasantly surprised when I couldn't face any and found himself with double helpings! Fortunately I am now feeling much better and he is vomiting so I thought I might surprise him with some fish and chips with extra grease and see how he manages!

However, the week has not all been bad. After all, 'Strictly Come Dancing' has started! Hooray! If only I wasn't the only female in the house. My husband slunk off shaking his head with despair when it came on and took the dogs out around the field in the rain while I soaked up the sequins and snakehips - and thats just the men!! I'm not really a girly girl, but for some reason this programme makes me crave glittery things, feathers and high heeled shoes.
So, I will turn the TV on tonight and try and erase the memory of Louie hurling up pineapple, entire dinners, including foods I'm sure I'v never seen him eat, and enjoy a bit of much needed glamour.

Suggestions of things to do to keep your children busy and stimulated:

1) The childrens section in Salisbury library provide a great booklet called 'Pre-school education' which is updated regularly and it lists all of the Parent and Toddler groups, nurseries, creches, playgroups, pre-schools, day nurseries and special needs groups. It gives dates, times and contact phone numbers of the organisations, so if you are like me and are starting to get a mild panick on about what to do with your child each day, you will find dozens of groups in town and around the villages that you can go to. They may be noisy and at first you may not know anyone, but the children love them. It gives them freedom to go mad with other peoples' toys and you can actually squeeze a cup of tea in, and if you're really lucky, maybe even a short conversation with another Mum!

2) Also, the Five Rivers Leisure Centre in Salisbury and Durrington are giving all under 16 year olds FREE swimming sessions in the school holidays!! Yes FREE. I think its amazing and will definantly be using it. As Tisbury doesn't have a pool they are offering FREE play on their courts instead! How good is that!?