Oh I feel the same way! It is really hard for me to balance my work time since I do work from home with the play time.
I also feel that I am not a good mom to kids the ages 3-8. I am much better with the little ones and the big ones. The in between ones are where I fail. I have a hard time interacting and understanding that age. This age is also hard because you want them to be so independent yet there is so much they need that depends on you.
This age is tough. Something about boys in the k-2nd grade range that turns them into little balls of stubborn. Not my favorite age.
Have you looked into some after school or weekend activity? Some of the best times I have with my boys are driving to and from sports. We talk about stupid stuff and play silly games. They get my undivided attention and then interaction with peers at practice.
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Amanda
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