'cuz they sense it is the one time mom's attention is withdrawn from their world. This is not in their contract lol.
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Tom
The only thing I can think of is reserving a special activity for them just for this time. Would depend on their interests. Coloring book for one, comic book for another, young adult fiction for another, etc. Something you could get all in one place like a book store.
Lena_C
And I have a same problem with you, but they're adults. 
Cosmophylla
Gardening Australia. 
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watersprite
I love plants and gardens but am an amateur. Pretty soon I am going to get to see the plants and trees over there.
Cosmophylla
You're coming to Oz?
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watersprite
Yep.
Yep.