we are fans of the shell-pool with an inch or two of water, a paintbrush and the bricks! we also drag out some 'fun' stuff from the second drawer, like mummy's measuring cups and ladles...DD loves it! she also just loves the excitement of getting into her swimmers really

oh and tennis balls in the water is also a bit of hit (we have a dog, so DD likes to sit there 'throwing' the ball for the dog).

during the crazy hot part of the day we do quiet activities like lunch (usually 'cool' foods like cut up fruit salad and yoghurt etc) with a cold tuna salad. then a DVD and maybe a nap. when she wakes up, she usually gets back in the swimmers and begins the water antics all over again LOL!