Missing Thing 1

I am home again today with a sick Thing 2. He has had flu symptoms for the last few days and is hopefully on the mend. While I am thankful for the extra 2 days to be at home, when I should normally be at work, I have found myself missing my dear Thing 1. She is the big girl of the house and is away at school right now. I have been feeling like she gets lost in this crowd and ends up being my helper more than my little girl. So today as I am taking care of the boys (Thing 2 and Thing 3) and doing dishes and laundry I am going to think of ways that I can spend time with my dear sweet Macy and help her feel loved as much as she really truly is.

How do you find time with other children in the house to spend quality time with each one? I am looking for ideas that can be done in the house without another spouse around. Michael works so much that a lot of time it is just the kids and I. And of course we usually only have a few hours in the evening. Weekends too, I guess. Thanks for any input you have!

Have a thankful Thursday!
Tonia