Sorry I haven’t been around the blogging world much, whether writing posts or reading/commenting on other blogs, but things have been a busy blur around here (more than I anticipated). Having time to myself, much less to write a blog post, seems non-existent these days (at least for now anyways)! The past four weeks (I can’t believe Mirella is already a month old!) have been a whirlwind of bliss, lack of sleep and adjusting to life with two kids. All my veteran mommy friends said it was hard going from one to two kids, but I didn’t think it would be this hard!
Fortunately, my husband took time off from work and has been very helpful. Keenan is also a big helper and loves to hold his sister, cheer her up when she is crying, and helps with diaper changes. But, there are times when he asks me to play with him and I need to nurse Mirella or change her diaper, and it breaks my heart that I can’t. He is doing a wonderful job of being patient and learning to share me with his sister, but there are still the occasional moments of him not wanting to share.It’s probably more of an adjustment for me then it is for Keenan, especially since I’m a creature of routine and a type A personality. I feel guilty not giving him enough attention these past few weeks, but everyday things are getting better and we are establishing a new routine.
So, how’s life with two kids? Aside from adjusting to caring for two kids, being sleep deprived, juggling a newborn who eats every two hours with a preschooler, life is good. I’m thankful my husband and I waited until Keenan was potty-trained and in preschool before we even thought to have a second child, because I’m not sure life would be so good at the moment if we hadn’t! Many people have two kids in diapers and manage very well, but I’m not sure I’d be able to handle it. I love that Keenan is independent and goes to preschool a couple of days a week to give me time with just Mirella, and a chance to catch up on things, otherwise I would probably go crazy, ha! In all seriousness, we are all four doing well, enjoying our little girl and being thankful for the life that we have been given. I have to say in a weird way, I love that things are crazy right now (and I’m severely sleep deprived), because I know that this is only for a short period of time in the grand scheme of things. I’m trying to cherish every snuggle with Mirella and truly enjoy this precious time, as I know it will go by super fast and I’ll soon miss it (okay, maybe not the lack of sleep!).
Well, I gotta run. I need to feed Mirella and then it’s play time with Keenan. As soon as I find another free moment, I’ll be sure to post again. At this point, I’m not sure how regular my posts will be (not that they have been the past few weeks!). Once things settle down a bit, I hope to be back to my regular posting schedule. See you soon!
Questions:
For all of you veteran mommies, how was it going from one to two kids and/or two to three kids or more? How did you adjust?
Have you ever endured a life changing event and under-estimated how much change it would actually be?
She’s adorable, congrats! Going from 1 to 2 was the hardest adjustment for me. I’m a few weeks away from #4 being born and seriously starting to freak out!!!
Thank you! Wow, I can’t even imagine what 4 would be like! I definitely have nothing to talk about! 🙂
Going from 1 to 2 kids was hard!!! I think my 2.5 year old watched more TV those first couple of months than he had his whole life up to that point. You just have to cut yourself some slack and realize that it is temporary!!
Thanks, Kim! Keenan has certainly been watching a lot more TV these past few weeks, too! I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one!
Hi Melissa,
I hope you would fine, Well “Adjusting To Life With Two Kids” is really hard task to do. I’m a girl but I’m not married yet but I can think how would life be busy after busy as well as after kids too. You are great Melissa, that you shared this post & tell some unique thanks to Women’s.
So sweet, Melissa. I love that he’s being such a good big brother. He’ll probably always be protective of her, too:)
Thanks, Heidi. Yes,Keenan is a great big brother and I hope that he will always be protective of her!
A lady at church the other day saw me struggling a little with the 2 kids (well mostly with Dries!), and she told me, “I have 4 kids, and the hardest adjustment was going from 1 to 2.” I couldn’t believe it, but it was pretty encouraging to hear!
That is definitely encouraging to hear!
Going from 1 to 2 for us, was pretty life changing since we were not planning on having a 2nd child, but what worked for us in our favour was that Kennedy at that point was already 6 years old…so she was a huge help
I can imagine the age gap being a huge help!
Wow! I cannot believe it’s already been a month. It seriously feels like just yesterday you were announcing Mirella’s birth. So great to hear everyone is doing well & Keenan has been adjusting well. It’s not hard to believe one bit, as he’s always been such an awesome kid! <3
I know, this past month has flown by! We are doing well and Keenan loves being a big brother!