How about giving the kids something to do craft-wise, something age appropriate, that they can work on while you sew. They are kind of young to sit still for long spans of time, but shorter spans are doable. I don't have any children, but I find after being out of work over a year, and finally landing a full time job, I am just too tired at the end of the day to quilt. Weekends I plan to sew, but don't seem to do it. I don't have a sewing room, so I have take out my machine and put it away each time I use it. I think we all go through this at one time or another. Even when I don't sew, I still think about it. at some point the urge comes back. Don't give up!