What to do with an energetic toddler.

Get a whole load of membership cards!
And I don't mean for Gala bingo.
I have membership for a couple of child friendly places downtown in Dundee, and it is fantastic to know I have somewhere to go that is safe, interesting and "free" at the point of entry.
Obviously finding the cash up front can be a problem- a bit like the real nappy issue, but on a smaller scale- but if it can be done it will save me money, and give me choices of somewhere indoor to go in the cold weather.
(Talking about cold weather, I am relieved to see snow today, after the summer weather we've been having. I noticed some plants budding in mid January! That can't be good)
So now we have Sensation, the local science museum, and under 4's go free with mum's membership. £26 for a year. Science sounds a bit much for a 2 year old, I know, and a lot is way over his head, but they have a preschool area with noisy lights and flashing boxes, and all the exhibits are interactive, so he can play with them anyway. He loves the robot exhibit, especially the one where he can move the cogs as they look like Thomas' train wheels :-)
The new place in town is a soft play called Junglee, and they have a £15 for 3 months membership. They do a whole year for something like £55 but that was a bit out of my league, and I wanted to make sure it was worth it before investing that much. It's not a big place, but it's fine for little ones like J. The only problem is that I don't quite fit down the slide :-D I manage with a squeeze, but that means I don't go shooting down it- unlike the one in Jungle Kids. Man, that was a scary ride!
In fact, I think I may go there this afternoon!