When I was in your situation I used to sit in a room that they could “be all over the place” in and read. Many interruptions, but I still read. I also used to cut out felt pieces for wall hangings and let them have pieces and scraps to hold and destroy. I learned to do these things with major interruptions and while nursing. If they feel they have your attention for a good solid chunk of time, you can always give them half attention for a bit of time afterward. Some kids involved more of my limbs than others so I adjusted. I often gave them a seat right near me and a piece of whatever I was doing and worked in short (or very short) spurts.
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