High Maintenance Mom

When I had only one child I felt I was very engaged in her every activity. From play time to walks, watching TV and reading, I used the time to bond and teach. It was great. I never really thought about how that would change with two kids. It isn't only that there is another child. It is the different skill sets you have to deal with....at the same time!..... When my daughter wants to do an art project, my son wants to play peek-a-boo or read a book. I find myself just getting through the very things that I used to do to teach and grow closer. I tried explaining to my three year old that there are just some things that we can only do when Daddy is home so one of us can watch her little brother. She seems to understand but she still asks to do the one on one projects. I work very hard on finding special Mom and Daughter time each week so we can do things and go places that are age appropriate and she gets my full attention. Luckily, she is in school every morning where she is challenged and then I get that time to work with my little guy. I am the youngest of four children and I wonder how my parents kept their focus on all four of us. I long for the day when they are old enough to play the same games and enjoy the same activities since they are only two years apart. I hate saying no to my daughter when she asks to do something creative and fun. Ideas are welcome.....