So I knew 3 kids was going to be a new challenge- and I've been and am optimistic that perhaps one day I'll get the hang of things. But for now each 9 hours (including driving time) that Josh is gone to work is pretty chaotic. I do have to say that I at least have succeeded in keeping all of us clean and bathed- that is an accomplishment right? And we usually get meals at somewhat regular time. (Daddy has been doing dinner- thank goodness for one normal thing that we can count on each day!!) Other than that I have a big Sister who likes to torment her little Brother- and a 18 month old who doesn't understand being quiet- even with many 'shhh's' and trying to teach him to whisper..... which leaves us with a baby boy who gets woken up from his naps very frequently- and a Mommy who is nearly at the end of her rope on a daily basis.
I'd like to say that our home is a very peaceful and orderly one. One where we eat 3 healthy meals a day, one where each of the kids get the attention they need, and a home that is clean and ready for last minute guests. Growing up I don't remember any craziness in my home. I think this is because I was the youngest (by 6 years) and most of the kids were moved out by the time I would have noticed! It would make me feel a lot better to know that it was crazy at times. :) At least we are making it from day to day, and we are all together at the end of the day as a family. I think I had just forgotten that when there is a new addition to a family everyone has a lot of adjusting to do. A lot of people had told us that child number 3 was the hardest to get used to. It will get easier right?
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hey! I'm sure you are doing fine! no one is dead, right? ;P my throat is still a bit sore, but i could take ameliah for a while on Saturday, would that be helpful?
hang in there mommy! things will adjust!
xoxoxo
AHHHHHHHHHH! I have heard that #3 is the hardest and that it gets lots easier after that... But you need help NOW! Scooter was a hard baby and even with him being #1, I thought I was going out of my mind. I was lucky when my mom came... she tucked me into bed for 24 hours and made it so I couldn't hear anything... I was worried about #2, but Jonathan's here--it's the positive side of his being unemployed. I actually watched Emily and Scooter by myself for a few hours and let me tell you--YOU ARE AMAZING. If you are washed and clean and Josh's making dinner, you're doing JUST FINE.
I think the thing that gave me cold chills from your blog was that the baby keeps getting woken up from naps... And then there's the fact that YOU'RE sleep-deprived... You just need a good solid amount of sleep and then you'd be okay!
You've got my sympathy, that's for sure!
AHHHHHHHHHH! I have heard that #3 is the hardest and that it gets lots easier after that... But you need help NOW! Scooter was a hard baby and even with him being #1, I thought I was going out of my mind. I was lucky when my mom came... she tucked me into bed for 24 hours and made it so I couldn't hear anything... I was worried about #2, but Jonathan's here--it's the positive side of his being unemployed. I actually watched Emily and Scooter by myself for a few hours and let me tell you--YOU ARE AMAZING. If you are washed and clean and Josh's making dinner, you're doing JUST FINE.
I think the thing that gave me cold chills from your blog was that the baby keeps getting woken up from naps... And then there's the fact that YOU'RE sleep-deprived... You just need a good solid amount of sleep and then you'd be okay!
You've got my sympathy, that's for sure!
I agree with Austin - you are amazing!! I can barely manage one both days - especially right now since he's sick and SUPER cranky. I cannot wait for the flight tomorrow *rolling eyes*.
I don't think anyone's home is peaceful once they have children :) Have a wonderful weekend!
Well here is my first blog to you: IT GETS EASIER! Unfortunately, it will probably be harder before it will be easier. I remember feeling tired, drained, falling short every day for, I hate to say it, 6 months. And then it was like night and day. I could be a good mom to 3 kids. I could have friends, a calling, be a wife, go to the grocery store, run a home. It seemed like one day out of the blue and I probably cried every day until we got there, but the point is we got there. And at least for us, three seems just as easy as two or one now.
You can do it! MOMMY POWER!!!
Oh Jenni...
The only important thing is that you and your kids are healthy and happy. And sometimes, if you only get to the healthy part...well, that's ok too. They need food and they need to know that Mommy loves them.
Clean? Well, as long as they don't have cooties, a day or two without a bath is fine. Josh is doing dinner...bless his heart.
If I came down for a visit and your house was spotless, I would stare you down and ask if you had given up time spent napping or putting up your feet to clean the bathroom. JENNI...(beware, lecture coming...) baby boy is only weeks old. If your children were teenagers and your house was a dump and your hair was a bird's nest then we would be concerned. Give yourself a break.
Let the two older ones fight it out sometimes...it is excellent training for dealing with conflict when they hit the real world. Stuff cotton in your ears and take a moment to smile.
You are doing just fine. If I was closer, I would come and take the big's out for a romp while you and baby napped. Then, when they were all tuckered out, I would come back, and tuck all four of you in for a nap.
Go gently on yourself, Jenni. This is the hardest time...my thoughts are with you.
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