i often plan time for just me and my little, a good pg film, crisps and dip (little likes crisps and i like dip so i get plain triangle crisps and my favourite dip!) or picky party food, and fizzy drink. i then have paints, pencils, paper, craft bits and glue on stand by for if we want to carry on after the film.
giving little time every so often keeps her happy and allows me to continue life as an adult. if i do not give her this time then i am unable to function as an adult most of the time!