Most evenings I manage to grab half an hour to keep things 'ticking over' but on the odd occasion, a footy match on TV (which must, I am told, be viewed in the comfort of the living room), scuppers my plans.

Such a missed opportunity this week prompted me to try getting my Wii Fit board out while Kieran was in the room.

As anyone with a toddler will concur, this sort of decision is always something of a gamble. Would I be met with 'No Mummy dancing!' (the word 'no' is a particular favourite at the moment)? Or would he feel like joining in?

Initially, when I tried a spot of hula hooping, he wasn't impressed. 'No Mummy huley hopping!' was the cry.

But as soon as I moved on to Penguin Slide - a balance exercise I had unlocked a couple of days previous - the mood turned full circle.

Firstly, as far as Kieran is concerned, penguins are hilarious.

Furthermore, the sight of one tumbling into the sea when I fail to maintain my balance correctly, sends him into raptures.

This morning, among Kieran's list of daily demands, he shouted 'Penguin Game!'

Another Wii Fit convert...