Thanks girls!

Ange we tried having the cot in the bedroom but that didnt work! i think he senses Dh leaving and thinks its time to play! I am able to resettle him right up till Dh goes but after that he it can take up to an hour to settle him back into his cot! Like you said i too am hoping once he starts to walk he will be so exhausted(fingers crossed anyway)

I supose it has just all come to the surface and and i just want a decent nights sleep! I know he will get there in the end!x