Things to do...

So how do you entertain that wee toddler?
How about a playdough session? This is really good for your little one to learn about textures, and develop some co-ordination with their hands!

Paints are really great for the same reason. Kids love playing with wet & messy things (to keep their clothes clean, you can get a "Silly-billys" bib with arms from most baby stores). Samuel also thought eating paint would be great! Thankfully they make it non-toxic!

Sam enjoys drawing with crayons also. You can tape the paper to their highchair tray or the table, and let em go for it!
Playdough – uncooked
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
1 cup water
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp food colouring
Put flour and salt in bowl. Mix water, oil and colouring and combine with dry ingredients. Knead well, extra flour may be required.

Playdough - cooked
1 cup salt
2 cups flour
4 tsp cream of tartar
2 cup water
2 tbsp cooking oil
food colouring

Mix dry ingredients together. Add water, oil and colouring. Blend until smooth. Stir over heat until mixture becomes comes away from the sides and forms a ball. Tip onto board and knead well.