Because things seem to have been more hectic than I would like around here, scheduling time with each of the kiddos seems to be a struggle. We are able to get in some family time, which is great, but it helps big time for Jason and I each to get some one to one time with each of the kids. To serve this purpose we have found it useful to split some duties up. For example, when one of us needs to head out for some errands we take one of the kids with us to get some quality chat time with them while the other one of us stays home with the other child for a little activity. It's been working pretty well. That time with each of the kids really does let us see who they are just a little bit clearer and they always seem to enjoy their Mommy/Daddy time a lot.
The last time Atticus and I chilled at home we opted for some games after we finished tidying up. After this toy story game that we have it was on to Candy Land (which Atticus won, of course. Never fails) and then Atticus let me start teaching him Checkers.
I wasn't too sure how well checkers would go, but Atticus did a great job learning the basics and being patient with his self as he made mistakes in the learning process. The result - he loves it.
Atticus definitely still has some learning and practice to go to learn to play the full game but he is excited to learn which makes the process a little bit easier and smoother. That time with just the two of us definitely allowed us a moment to explore something new just for him. It was nice.
I'm glad we get this time with the kiddos. They're still pretty young, but we sure love who they are and the new developments that they make each and every day. It's a pretty awesome part of parenting.
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