H and I are recently separated and I filed for divorce last week(long story in relationships thread) and I'm now home alone with my two kids DS almost 3, and DD almost 16 mo. I was hoping to get some new fun ideas of special things we can do together so every day doesn't 't feel like Groundhog Day. I don't do any junk food- just the occasional graham cracker, and I'm having to put on a movie to get dinner made and then cleaned up. (H used to cook while I played with the kids, then I would clean up after they we t to bed).
Our day:
In the morning, we usually have breakfast, hang out and play, have an early lunch, then DD takes her nap (DS dropped his nap while ago). While DD naps, DS and I have special time (per AHA parenting blog) and I usually try to get things done off my to do list. When DD gets up, we usually try to run an errand, or do something to get out of the house. Then it's movie time (short) while I get dinner ready- ( we don't have cable or any basic TV channels). Then another short movie to get dinner cleaned up and then it's bath, clean up, books, and bed. Nearly everyday we make a tent and play in it, play board games, play music and have a dance party, and try to draw, or color etc. I am not crafty and would love links to some easy craft ideas. at least once a week we bake something together, but it is usually a total disaster as the kids fight over everything. Oh- and DS is a typical high energy boy who hates sharing with DD and DD is a spirited drama queen. Also high energy. We play a lot of chase at home, play on the indoor climber and tunnel, go to mall play area etc. The ideas need to be low cost as money is tight right now!
I am in particular looking for something fun like Monday is ____ night, so I would have something special to look forward to.
I'd love any suggestions! Thank you!!!