How do you girls with 2 do it?

AnnetteWalker · June 2009

I watched Nancydrew's daughter Audrey last night for just about 1 hour and I was exausted when her Dad got there.

Part of that is that Audrey was a bit clingy since it was a new place and she was unfamiliar with our dog and such. But I had no idea how hard it would be to have to little ones that are moving and keeping me busy. I will have to say that she is so much fun talking like crazy and picking up every action I did.

I am so not ready for another baby which is good that I have my IUD.

LuvBug12683 · June 2009

Yes, it is definatley no cake walk! Especially since Norah is climbing on everything...we dont go out nearly as much as we used to...but thank God for cartoons, swingsets and books!

LuvBug12683 · June 2009

...and a nice stiff drink every once in awhile (for me!) Drinks

BethS2006 · June 2009

its busy! and since they are on a nap strike, I just put the dumb wiggles in so i could get some sweeping and cleaning done quickly... but 2 mobile babies and 2 babies who climb all over me all the time.... yeah, I am grateful for my mirena right now!

pixelvixen · June 2009

It's a lot of work. Just remember, it'll be different with 2 of your own! Ryan loves Payton and will just sit in awe of her for hours. She's so busy, she's free and easy entertainment! lol Someone once told me that when both are needing something (to eat, for example), to always tend to the older one first as the baby won't "remember" not getting the attention right away. And for the most part, that's what I do... we're getting pretty good at watching and hearing the queues though, and I can plan the attack accordingly. Now that P is older and interactive, she tells me exactly what she wants, and can understand us too. It's soooo much easier.

For me, bedtime is the hardest - when DH isn't home. Many nights when I'm alone with both of them, Ryan doesn't get a bath because it's just too much work all at once. I feel bad because P gets a bath each and every night and I feel like he's a little neglected. But we get some good cuddle time together after she's in bed.

Seattle_JiLLn · June 2009

I don't have two yet, but I think it's also got to be different when they're older. When Ben has a friend over to play, it's soooo much easier than having him by myself. They are 2 1/2 to 3, and so self sufficient, and I'm not worried about them trying to kill themselves anymore or doing really stupid things. Plus they can tell me what they need, ask for drinks or snacks or rat each other out if someone hits or something. So I feel like for me, my kids will be 3 years apart. So when the second one is 1 and starting to be a handful, Ben will be 4 and a lot more help than having 2 crazy ones. Not that it's goignt o be easy by any stretch, and I'm scared shitless about the sleepless nights and then having to deal with a toddler too. But I am HOPING that once they're 2 and 5, it will be more fun and easier.

MsGirl1 · June 2009

I guess I don't know any different, but it is definitely HARD! Exhausting is an understatement, and they aren't even mobile yet! I think the hardest thing for me is not being able to easily go places.....picking up and going shopping or something is such an ordeal!

I guess you just figure out ways to make things work! It is the hardest job, but also the most rewarding!

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