I’ve been known to say that it took me a solid 3-6 months to get the whole baby thing the first time around. It then took me approximately a year (mind you I worked full time so I’d venture to say I was able to avoid handling the balancing act by myself) to manage two kids together. I realize that I’m a slow learn, but I’m rounding the corner to thirteen months and I think I’m finally starting to get the jist of this three kid thing. I’m not for a second saying I’ve mastered anything. I’m not jetting out to the swimming pool (these temps aren’t helping the case) or venturing out to some kiddy wonderland with three kids going three different directions. I’m just saying that life is moderately more…tolerable.
For one, the kids all seem to be getting a tad more independent. Noah is able to give himself his own bottle, feed himself some finger foods and get around. Now all of that comes with their own challenges of course. I find myself reminiscing about half an hour nursing sessions with Gabby needing help to go potty and Drew terrorizing something. Those days have passed. Thank the lord.
Sleep…glorious sleep!!! Last night both Noah and Gabby woke up briefly. Today I felt like death because I was so tired from the five minutes I was awake with each of them. Boy, have things changed! Recently my concern has been getting these lazy buggers up when school started (thank goodness it did today) because everyone has been sleeping past 8 most days! Such a problem to have!
Jealousy has become our most challenging issue. None of them are able or interested to play the same thing. The minute I’m playing air hockey with Drew, Gabby is smothering Noah. The minute I’m having a dance recital with Gabby, Drew is reaking havoc on my house or dangerously doing something that will warrant attention. Even Noah is learning the power of his voice in getting my attention when I’m distracted by another child.
I’m no poster child for easy living with three. But I’m sorta, kinda, barely finding a rhythm. Heck, I was able to give all three baths all by myself! Mommy, WOW! I’m a big kid now 🙂
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