Please tell me I'm not the only one

ash2

that thinks having a 1 year old and a 2.5 year old is way worse than having the newborn and 16 month old. When DS was first born, everything was great. I took the two kids everywhere and DS slept in his carrier. It was easy to entertain DD since DS slept so much. Things pretty much stayed pretty simple until DS started crawling. Then it started getting much more challenging because he was into everything and taking DD's toys. Not to mention the fact that DD is constantly annoying him or hurting him (she just loves too hard sometimes) and he is crying all the time because of it. I feel like I can't get anything done because someone is always into something or needs something every 5 seconds. DD is in terrible two's mode and won't listen and loves to scream. On top of this, we are moving at the end of June, so trying to get everything packed up is quite the challenge. DH works full time and starts two accelerated college courses next week that end the week we move and he is getting his wisdom teeth out June 2nd. I was overwhelmed before the move ever came into play and now I just feel like Iam completely over the edge. My patience has worn out and I feel like I'm going to explode. Anyone else find it much harder now than before?

 

mlf625

I don't think my kids are harder at their current ages (1 and 2 1/2), and I think your situation probably has more to do with your stress level at the moment than it does with your kids, kwim?  Moves are stressful, having your DH starting school is stressful, and to me it just sounds like you've got a lot on your plate.  I bet when you get moved and used to your new schedule, it won't seem so bad. Hang in there!

LDQAM516

I kinda agree. It was easier when DD wasn't mobile...but that's a given. Now Iam constantly on them to share or not mess with something. It's not that it's harder...it's just busier...because I love the independence they gain as they age.

cherhop1

I feel for you.  My next one is due in a month and they will be 15 1/2 months apart.  I would imagine that it gets harder as they both get more active but I'm guessing that it's going to get easier as they get a little older.  Fingers crossed on that. Hang in there!

CrystalDaun

I think it's harder. DS climbs on everything and is into everything. They team up and today tried to flush a toy v-tech camera down the toilet while I was getting sippy cups for them. I had the door shut & DD got in. I don't have safety latches because she is potty trained but won't hold it more then a few minutes and if I'm changing DS's diaper and she needs to pee, she can go herself. I can't turn my back for a minute w/ them. They are like little tazmanian devils. Plus I'm super exhausted right now. I can't wait for that 2nd tri burst of energy to hit because this is really hard.

moonfaerie

My kids aren't as old as yours, but I feel you on the stress of moving on top of everything else. We are moving on Friday and I can't get anything done because somebody always needs me. It will all come together I'm sure, but geez it's stressing me way out.

Where are you moving from/to? We also are in MD, moving from Parkville to Severn.

ash2

moonfaerie:

My kids aren't as old as yours, but I feel you on the stress of moving on top of everything else. We are moving on Friday and I can't get anything done because somebody always needs me. It will all come together I'm sure, but geez it's stressing me way out.

Where are you moving from/to? We also are in MD, moving from Parkville to Severn.

 

We are moving from Crofton to Manchester. It's going to be a long couple of months until we're settled, I'm sure! GL with your move!

 

laura1

I am totally with you - my DD didn't learn to crawl until about a week ago, and up until then, she would sit nicely and watch what was going on, play with toys, etc.  Now, she is all over the place and DS likes to go in the opposite direction causing trouble!  She was such an easy baby, she would just sleep while DS and I went about our normal business.  It is a big change!

We also just moved, and being in a new place makes it harder - I haven't figured out all the hazards yet!  

Good luck! 

Telyco

Things are SO MUCH HARDER for me right now than they were with a newborn and a 13.5 month old. Everything depends on the kids. I had great newborn sleepers - but very needy toddlers.

It'll get better!!!!!! or so people tell me

rapst1

This totally freaks me out!  Everyone keeps saying it should get easier as they get older!  Granted I haven't had a chance to even form an opinion if it's hard since my baby isn't even a week old, and I haven't been alone with the two of them yet.  Gosh, I'm freaking out about how I am going to get both of them downstairs in the morning...but that is just the start to my issues.  Well, I hope that your stresses get worked out, and I am sure it will all be worth it in the end!