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@davidlionheart I’ll be honest, when my third was a baby…I didn’t. Unless I had help from another adult, cooking in the afternoon/evening was way too stressful. I would prep something fast in the morning if I could with the baby in a carrier or napping while the middle played (or watched a few...

@slfunk My best advice would be to make a good portion dairy free! Dairy allergies are pretty common in young babies. I was sad watching my husband eat all of our carefully prepared meals so they didn’t go to waste and I couldn’t touch them.

@davidlionheart All of my kids are about 2.5 years apart. I underestimated how much fun a new baby would be for my five year old! She was so jealous and had a hard transition when she got a sibling at 2.5, but at 5 she instantly loved the baby, and now at 7 and 2.5 they get along so well and...

@poppylavender Same ages here! It’s absolutely wild how different 3 feels from 2. We look back on videos where we had two and marvel at how relaxing it looks in comparison, haha! But agree, would not change it. It’s lovely to feel complete and they are each so unique.

@rudytoot Second everyone saying to declutter, that would be my number one tip!! And a cleaning service every other week if you can swing it. That may sound indulgent for a SAHP, but it’s honestly shocking how little time I have to scrub tubs, dust, clean mirrors, etc. Nearly all of my time...

@hew0007 That makes sense! Half day preschool is an absolute god send. I’ve started each of my kids around 2.5ish and it’s amazing.

@leidie I feel exactly the same as you. And, in a way, it’s almost getting harder as they get older because their desire for individual activities and attention is increasing. They have all started wanting alone time to read and chat with us before bed, it takes forever and makes the bedtime...

@hew0007 That’s such a tough decision! Personally, I am convinced that the under 3 crowd thrives when they have a primary caregiver who can provide them with lots of love and attention. In a daycare setting, no matter how good the center, you’re simply not going to get the same care with the...

@mikeytosh Audiobooks are so much fun, I can make it through 1-2/week while I do chores or the kids play.

@happymomx3 Consider too that there is a huge difference between preschool (a classroom setting for a few hours per day) and what some people call “school” but is actually daycare (the child is there the vast majority of the day). There are benefits to a few hours of preschool when a child is...

@billyli I can relate to you because we also have a Montessori school that we absolutely adore. Like, it’s truly idyllic - loving teachers, low ratios, beautiful outdoor play space and gardens, etc. Still, even with all that, in my experience my little ones prefer being home with me. And the...