On Three
Having three kids is definitely an adjustment. There are good days and not-so-good ones. Yesterday, for example, I called my mom in tears twice before 9:00 a.m. (one of those times I hadn't even gotten out of bed). Today, thus far, I've been able to sneak in some quality one-on-one time with each of the kids, I wiped off the breakfast table, and my kids were dressed and ready (including a clean room) before the tv ever came on.
As seasoned parents of three, here is a random sampling of lessons learned and behaviors observed this time around.
According to Michelle:
1. The baby is the easy part. It's everything else that's hard.
2. Somebody needs to invent a baby lawn chair to make getting things done outside easier.
3. The diaper is always full. Count on it.
According to Nate:
1. A baby's cry is an evolutionary wonder. Just try to ignore it.
2. I'm in love with our baby.
3. Babies smell like sunshine.
And along with that random sampling of wisdom, a random sampling of pictures.
Sweet little baby. She's started smiling for real. Hooray!
Mischievous little guys. The angelic faces fool you until you go to dump the pictures off the camera and onto the computer and find the following:
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| (notice the incriminating foot in the corner) |
times about 50.
And this one melts my heart.
I love the foot picture. I don't have 3 (obviously) but I felt the same when we made the adjustment to two. The babe was easy and the 2 year old was hard. Michelle I wish I could see you more often. I miss my roomies! I hope things continue to go well! Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me once that having 3 is soul-sucking. I found that to be true after our third was born. It wasn't him that was the problem either! You're right- it's everything else. Hang in there- it gets easier... well, at least it stops sucking out your soul at some point. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the foot picture! It is absolutely adorable. I wish I was there to help you. Just plan on having a nice good break when you guys come down here in July. Auntie Shauna will help with whatever you need!
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