Moms of 2

hazelfrank · May 2013

Have you left the house to do something fun with all the kids yet? It's beautiful weather over here and I find it so intimidating to go anywhere besides school drop offs with my newborn and two year old. My husband is a fireman, so I spend a lot of time alone. I'm thinking of taking my two year old to a kiddie amusement park this weekend please tell me I can do it without losing my mind!!

mariamaria · May 2013

I've only been brave enough to take both to a dr appt this morning and for a walk to the park. I imagine I looked like a frazzled stress case both times. When we went to the park I even brought our dog with and it was 99 degrees. Not only was I frazzled looking, but I was sweating like a pig. I need to get braver!

SRK128 · May 2013

I took all 5 to the park today and to the mall! It was successful!

nearly_klo · May 2013

Yep, we've been to the park with mums group a few times. Haven't tried shopping or a lunch date yet, but I'm sure it will be fine!

Monsieur_et_Madame_Ha · May 2013

You can do it! I would however strongly suggest you try with something small. Like how about you just go on a walk, or take the kids to the playground?

hazelfrank · May 2013

Thanks ladies! You guys are awesome.

Debbie0580 · May 2013

Only to the playground. This Saturday we are attempting to attend a 2 year olds birthday party while DH is at work.

meheron80 · May 2013

You will do great. My H is also a fireman so I understand 24 on 48 off. Lo was born on the 5th of April and DD turned 2 last Feb. We have done tons, zoo, parks, general walks, visits to daddy!!! I joined a moms group in my area that I found on meet ups dot com. I'm loving it and it makes it much better to go out with other moms. Try something small like going to visit daddy then a picnic in a park and a stroller walk.

Btw I am scared to go to a store alone!!!

ChicagoBroad26 · May 2013

I've taken the girls out together a few times by myself. The problem is that Mila hates being in the stroller or cart. Yesterday my trip to Target culminated in both girls screaming their faces off, me running to the front to check out and Ava taking her shoes off and throwing them. She was angry because usually when we go to the store I let her hold things and then put them in the back of the cart, which I wouldn't let her do because Mila was back there and I didn't want her to throw something on Mila's head. Oh well...

blueandgray · May 2013

By myself, Just to the park/playground. Kept dd2 in her carseat while dd1 ran around and played. I just carted the carseat next to whatever she was playing on so I could interact with her but keep the baby nearby.

Getting in and out of daycare everyday with the 2 of them I take dd1 during the week is enough of a juggle that I haven't braved much more yet.

old_time_girl · May 2013

I have done shopping, errands, pedi appointments ect, all alone with the 2.
The most trying was taking DS1 in the mai tai on my back, DS2 in his car seat and 6 boxer puppies in a laundry basket, to the vet to get their tails docked.

kelsea1031 · May 2013

I've been out with both DDs by myself nearly everyday since week 1. I wear DD2 a lot or use the double stroller. We've been to Target, the grocery store, DD1's open gym gymnastics, story time, etc. We go to the park a few blocks from our house just about every day if the weather cooperates.

It was really intimidating the first time but has gotten much easier with each outing.

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