Stop what I’m doing and give them my full attention when they come to talk to me. Don’t put my to-do list above interacting with my children when they want to interact.
I’m going to start with a 30 minute block of time each day where I will absolutely not engage in any other activity than being present with my kids. No trying to fold laundry, no checking my phone, no cleaning up, just be with them. I’m not going to turn it to my agenda (e.g. “Hey guys, lets read a book!”). I’m going to look at them, listen to them, and engage with them. Maybe I should start with 5 minutes to make it totally doable…lol.
LOL baby steps right! I used to do something similar when my boys where toddlers, just let them lead the play! I don’t know why I don’t do that anymore!
FB has to go for me. I was doing a Media Free weekend but I’m changing it to the whole week and checking it on Saturday.Also,Reading in front of my kids during our quiet reading time.
Ignore my phone more and focus on turning to face, and make eye-contact with my children when they come to me. I’m sure laughter and fun interactions will happen when I am more mentally available in the moment.
Start memorizing St. Crispin’s Day speech in morning time. I’ve been wanting to start a new shakespeare play and today reminded me Henry V is so great. More eye contact and hugs too (thanks Grace). Possibly snacks in Morning time because I have Hobbits!
I also want to be more intentional and pause and look myy children in the eye and smile at them more often when they come to talk to me. No sweet smiles for whining at me though.
