This past weekend we put the turn chart into action. Each of our children’s names are listed separately on the refridgerator in a different color (since the girls are great at color association). The person’s name at the top is the one who gets to go somewhere with mom, one on one. So, everyone got a turn. The took turns being upset when they were left behind. But, I’m sure once we start using this system more, the kids will understand a little bit better.
It was absolutely wonderful to have one on one time with everyone. They definitely got to be themselves and do things that they normally would not be able to. Obviously, it was great for me as well. It was wonderful to be able to given undivided attention without being pulled in another direction.
We alos started bathing everyone one at a time. Again, I think it will take a little time before everyone understands the intentions.
I’ll have to see how this system goes over times. But, we’re off to a great start. We (Ross and I) needed to carve out some way to spend some more individual attention and I think we have found it.