I spent time with her today. Not a lot as I was diving in meetings the moment we came home. But then we played with a balloon, and we both were so happy. And we made some postcards.

This is what works. Having time to spend with her. Really pay attention and enjoy. It’s not always enjoyable. But it is when I forget about all the other things I could have been doing instead of playing with my kid.

Seriously, one thing that works for me is having fewer obligations and things that I need to do in a day. Having enough time for her without depriving myself of the time for me. And I need both. When I have alone time, i am a better parent.