We've had both kids at home for 12 days. It was Spring Break. I forgot how hard it can be with two kids in the home all day. Things go well with two kids 4.5 years apart, until they don't. Then, before you know it, it's "You're so annoying" and "You're making me mad" continually coming from their not so innocent mouths. And I realize, with a lot of mommy guilt, that they've heard me say similar things to them as well this past week. They fight EVERY SINGLE DAY. If only they got … [Read more...]
Preparing for a New Baby Sibling
This last week, as we have been preparing for the new baby - nesting really - my 4 year old has been having a hard time preparing for a new baby sibling. Questions like, "Why does he have to use my baby bottles?" or "Why do we have to move my plates and cups for his stuff?" are becoming more frequent. She even begged daddy to "wear" her around the house in a baby carrier, which he did for about 20 minutes! My husband and I sat down and discussed ways we can help prepare our four year old even … [Read more...]
