Yes, I know this is common sense but for many families with more than one child sometimes it doesn’t necessarily hit you. Spending quality time with each child individually really is important, not only because they get to see you and you only but to get to know them better. Sure during the day you spend time with them all and you talk with each one one-by-one but it isn’t the same.
The hubby and I spoke over the weekend and we decided we were going to start dating our children. Umm, okay wrong term but follow along and you’ll understand. …read more

My husband and I have always been pretty strict about the kids’ bedtime. It changes and shifts as we need it to – during the school year it’s 8pm with reading until 8:30 and then lights out. During the summer it’s 8:30 with a 9pm lights out. We’ve found this works best for us because we know the kids are getting enough sleep (and not sleeping until noon), and it guarantees that we get some time alone in the evenings to unwind and spend time together.
Most nights we just watch tv or a movie together, and we’re both grateful for …read more