time with the kids.

mr. anderson and i have always known how important it is to spend one-on-one time with each of our kids.

unfortunately, we aren't always great about this.  we'll get on a good roll, then life happens and date nights with the kids take a back seat.

well, y'all know how we use a clothespin chart for our "whose turn is it?" board?

mr. anderson had a grand idea of making another one of those bad boys, but it lets us know whose turn it is to spend time with mommy or daddy, or who is up next:

{mr. anderson made this little chart, hence the clip-art.  he loves clip-art. :) }

we move everyone over one spot, once the 2 kids have gotten their one-on-one time with mommy or daddy.  it doesn't have to be moved everyday---in fact, we told the kids to expect it to be moved about twice a week.

we also don't take the kids out for dates each time (hence why we called it "time with mommy" and "time with daddy").

it just means they get some good, quality, one-on-one time with us.

so, that could look like staying up a bit later than everyone else to snuggle and read---or play a game---or maybe out for a donut in the morning---you get the idea.

we just really wanted to be intentional about spending time with them.  especially with how much our lives have changed this last year---and are about to change again.

we can sense when they need time with just us, and lately, they have ALL needed us.

this chart helps them visualize that they will be getting a turn with us.

caedmon and i got our time friday night, which involved a quick dinner and some ice cream:

{yes, i ate all of that.  i'm pregnant, mkay?}

good times with my {big} little man.

so, how do you spend quality time with your kids?  we'd love more ideas!