Thanks so much for all your kind words. It's good to know I'm not alone - I think sometimes just knowing that it's not just me helps!

Today was a slightly better day. I managed to put DS in his bed for his first morning sleep. I just waited until he was almost asleep then patted him for a while once I put him down. He only slept for about 40 mins but it was enough to get myself and DD dressed and ready to go out, which was really exciting and made me feel slightly successful

I also took your advice fig and skeetaboat and decided to back off the correcting and try for a more relaxed environment. I asked DD what she would like to do today and she wanted to make a strawberry cake. So off we went to the supermarket this morning to get unfilled sponge, cream, strawberries and sprinkles. We made a beautiful cake and had a lovely time doing it. DS was happy enough watching from his swing so all in all the morning went well. Then my DH came home early, I went for a massage (mothers day voucher), then DH took DD for her 4 year old vaccinations. Tomorrow and Thurs are kindy days and we have play-dates for Wed and Fri so I'm hoping the rest of the week will go okay as today was really only a half day.

Ginger - he will sleep in the pram sometimes. The movement definitely keeps him sleeping a little longer if I'm out and about and he's dozed off. The park's a great idea as DD is very high energy so any way to burn some off is a good thing.

adleysmummy - thanks for your encouragement

kim - brilliant idea to set things up in DDs bedroom. She can actually be really good at playing on her own, I just need to get her set up.

I think 99% of how the day goes depends on how I'm feeling - if I'm tired and grumpy or just feeling a bit blah DD totally feeds off it. So with that in mind I'm off for an early night.

Thanks again