dh plays with ds every day (heaps) the muck around and dh plays boo and chases him around and tickles him and blows raspberries etc. He also gives piggy backs and would have started that around 9 months maybe and horsey rides. I also involve ds in the washing, he loves it and gets really excited when I say washing or vacuum. He plays really well on his own too so he spends lots of time playing with his toys. I also try to get him out of the house every day. Go to the shopping centre, even the supermarket is a good outing for him. Now he loves the park and swimming pool, I also take him to the library lots and meet up with other mums from time to time. Next year I am going to join a few play groups too and do drawing more often and things like that.