Once my eldest started Kindergarten, I spent the next 5 years driving boys to school or daycare each day, making meals, giving baths, and tucking them in. Many days it felt like we barely had time to connect. I missed my boys!
I thought that would change when we started homeschooling, but the truth is that many days, I spend the day teaching, making meals, telling them to shower, and tucking them in. Many days it can feel like I still barely have time to connect with them individually.
Eventually I discovered specific activities that made it easier to connect with my boys. I noticed my quiet child suddenly became super chatty when we went for a bike ride, that my silly child was open to serious conversations at bedtime, and that my super chatty child became more thoughtful when we ate together.
I now feel deeply bonded with each of my 3 boys and I’m excited to help you feel the same way!