Ok, I have to raise my hand too! I have two little girls that are a HANDFUL! A preschooler (3.75) and a toddler (16 mo). I do get worn out because they both require a lot of interaction. I think my toddler is worse now!
Some things we do have (which have been mentioned throughout this thread): My DD1 has her own book basket (out of DD2's reach) and DD2 has her own book box. I rotate the books for each girl. I have coloring books and crayons out and art supplies accessible. I keep a puzzle sitting out for my DD2.
We do home school in a very relaxed, child-led way. I asked my DD1 what she wants to learn about and she said "math, science and arts". I do use curriculum because it's just easier and time saving for me than piecing stuff together. We are going through Sonlight Science K and DD is LOVING it! She is also working through Horizons K math (calling it "baby math") so I just ordered Miquon to try. She is a workbook lover! For "arts", she means craft projects.
Now that the weather is starting to break, we are able to get out for more walks and such. We live in the super country so going to things like the zoo or museum is a "day trip".
We read aloud A LOT! I think that is one thing that wears me out. My 16 month old can sit for at least a half an hour while I read to her.
They also help me pick up and do stuff around the house. I also admit that I use the TV at times. When I really need to get something done, I turn on Dora because my DD2 can sit and watch and listen and interact with Dora during the whole show!
Even though my DD1 doesn't nap, they both go in for mandatory "quiet time". Always at 1pm. We do run on a "schedule" meaning we eat at the same time, have quiet time at the same time, etc.
