I love nothing more than cuddling, making art and hanging out with my kids. Though trips to the pumpkin patch, kindergym an elsewhere are also great.

It sounds like you nailed it with the focus on “attention” – I think kids (and a lot of adults) find that the most gratifying; especially when from folks as intentional and loving as yourselves.

Bedtime- wow, that is a struggle for many of us parents – my two year old (who use to go down with nary a squawk) can drag it out for hours and hours… Unfortunately, all my fantastic progressive discipline, non-violent communication parenting books- not so super helpful at each juncture…. especially this one.

So happy your family is settling in so well… Congrats on being such a great and thoughtful mom so soon into parenting…