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[quote=Anonymous]I have three: 8, 6, 3.5.  I echo a lot of what's been said in terms of getting out of the house, trying out new playgrounds, etc.  I often--especially when mine were younger--tried to have at least one playdate scheduled each weekend at a playground.  I usually took them solo so DH could chill, then I had my alone time separately.  And the playdate was with a parent I really liked, so it was fun for me.  Plan some fun things for you, too, if possible, and do a mix of whole family vs. splitting up vs. one parent takes both.  At least, that's what works best for us.  I have more of a need to get out of the house than DH, and am happy to take the kids out solo if it means I get a long workout to myself later.

I also love the preschool teacher's suggestion to involve your oldest especially in regular household tasks.  Activities don't have to be--and I would argue shouldn't be--focused on entertaining kids all the time.  Real people have to buy groceries, do laundry, etc.  I'll take a kid or two grocery shopping and let them pick out a special snack to share with the other two.  Or one of the older two helps me match socks or sort laundry, etc.

Save screen time for later in the day, and it's totally fine to have some.  I also look forward to getting take out or something easy to heat up on weekends!  [/quote]

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