Not sure if this is the right topic, but it does involve play with our DD, so hopefully it kind of fits in.
I've started a similar but different thread in relationships about quality couple time, but I also need some ideas about quality family time.
Brief background. DH and I have been having problems, many of which come from the fact we don't spend enough quality time together. I'm worried about how this will eventually impact on DD and her view of relationships.
In terms of playing with our DD (who is 2 and a half), I do most of this. DH will have playing time with her while I am cooking dinner (but they'll be in the living room so I don't see this).
We don't really play together as a family, and I think it would be good for all of us, DD included, if we have a bit of quality time doing activities together.
So what we are thinking about is maybe devoting one hour each weekend to doing an activity at home as a family. (Possibly we could go out, but it needs to be as non-pressured as possible and we are skint, so playing at home would be best).
I have tentatively suggested things like Play Doh, Building Bricks, a craft activity together.
DH has said that he needs me to lead this as he doesn't really have any ideas (it's all a bit outside his comfort zone). He is what you might call a "man's man" - he doesn't want to do anything too "girly". The main thing is I don't want it to be an ordeal for him, I just want to create a culture at home of us doing nice things as a family now and again.
Do any of you have any ideas of things we could try?
Thanks