6 months in - 2 children under 2

So we finally got there 6 months in of having 2 under two, only a few more months then I can no longer say that. It has been so amazing, I have to say but in life the hardest things are the most worthwhile sometimes. Hard work yes at times but we are finally reaching the other side (one hopes). Now little bear can sit on his own and doesn't want to be held so much its nicer, I dont feel like I have a baby attached to my side all the time.

They both seem to poop at the same time which is always helpful, as I dont feel like I am constantly changing nappies like I did when Little bear was first born. Little bear also thinks he is like Ami, he wants to move and tries to walk but has not got to grips with rolling over let along crawling. He hates to be lying down and is cross until he is sat up, where he can see the danger of his sister pelting towards him. She tries to mother him by feeding him her food, finding a bottle and forcing it in his mouth, putting his dummy in. It can be nice to watch and its only every now and then he gets a whack to the head for no reason.

We are enjoying this time at the moment, enjoying the look of pure joy between all the siblings, Pants included who as the eldest brother of two small ones does enjoy it when they go to bed and he gets a bit of peace in the evenings. It can be hard work at times, and I look forward to bedtimes too, but those days are becoming less and less. most days just fly by where I am so busy sometimes.

So here we are six months, nearly seven months being a mum to 3 children, 2 of them being babies. Hard challenge but so so rewarding. Before I know it Little bear will be walking and I will have two to run around after.

Two under 2 and Pants - 4 months in

As soon as I started to share the news that I was pregnant with my third baby, I constantly got comments such as Oh its going to be hard work. With only 15 months between the youngest 2 most people would comment and sometimes it would really get on my nerves yes another child is hard but how do big families cope, they do and I will too. Most people who commented have not experienced that close age gap and therefore do not know what it is like. 

Some days are tough, it can be relentless the amount of nappy changing and feeding I do in a day, or the constant search for a matching pair of socks. Trying to leave the house requires careful planning and as soon as we are about to leave they both need a nappy change. They both cry at the same time often setting each other off and both still need alot of my attention. So yes you may say its hard work but no more than any child.

So with all that comes so so much joy, my heart burst with love for all three of my beautiful children. I love them so so much and wouldn't change a thing. I love the fact that Ami and Little bear will grow up together close in age. They will always have someone to play with. I love that all three of my children laugh at each other find themselves so funny. I love that some days people comment saying you have your hands full but I embrace it, my heart has alot of love, I am growing in patience, learning to share my time wisely, I am learning that sometimes days don't go right and thank god tomorrow is a new day.

So with the bad and good I love my life, I wouldn't change it. I am grateful to have had alot of time off and really enjoy this toddler age. I will be back to work soon and time will go by even quicker. So for now I will enjoy every day. I will look for the little things that make me happy, that little chuckle, that cute toddler chat, the sweet given by my eldest because I love it. I remember that this is just a season and in a few years all forgotten. 

Having more children is like a piece of the puzzle you didn't know was missing.