Yes it can be pretty boring I find I cope better if we go out in the mornings. DS is normally pretty bright eyed and bushy tailed at this time, so it's better than going out in the arvo when he's grumpy and over it! So we'll go to the park, a play centre, his Hey Di Ho, the pool or out to see a friend. He burns off energy and seems happier afterwards.

I also use this opportunity to duck into the shops before we go home for lunch and a nap. This way I'm not having to take him out again and don't have to keep worrying about whatever it is I need.

I have a babysitting swap with a friend of mine every Thursday. I'll have hers for a couple of hours and she'll have mine the next week. Having two is easy as they entertain each other! And we get to have a bit of a break to do whatever we want.