tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post3273147749375283741..comments2024-02-05T01:42:59.660-08:00Comments on It Feels Like Chaos: From 1 to 2 to 3It Feels Like Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10671848129910298975noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-90106108498247648422010-03-10T15:21:55.468-08:002010-03-10T15:21:55.468-08:00I've got three boys...with the first two, I fo...I've got three boys...with the first two, I found that it was wonderful! They entertained each other. <br /><br />With my third...I was finally more relaxed...and he learned to defend more for himself. (poor fellow.) To this day, he's the most competitive and still tries so very hard to keep up with his older brothers.<br /><br />I found that taking time to teach them to fold their own laundry and other small tasks helped me immensely.Rhondahttp://herchristianhome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-40683573448786176642010-03-09T20:57:43.238-08:002010-03-09T20:57:43.238-08:00We have two. But I'll never forget what my me...We have two. But I'll never forget what my mechanic told me when I was pregnant with my first. He said:<br /><br />With the first, you worry. The second one, you enjoy. The third one, you throw him in the back and hope he don't choke himself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-55731092564301089012010-03-09T19:58:21.513-08:002010-03-09T19:58:21.513-08:00Just saw your blog on the Ethiopian Adoption blogl...Just saw your blog on the Ethiopian Adoption bloglist and wanted to say hi! We're with Gladney also, have bios the same age as yours, and are on the waitlist for siblings. Do you know about gladneyfbi.blogspot.com yet?<br /><br />Oh, and about going from 2 to 3--I tell anyone who will listen that it took me a full 9 MONTHS after the 3rd baby to get back to feeling like I was managing our family well. I caused myself a lot of grief because I thought I should be able to do it faster. I wish I had gone into it with no expectations and given myself permission to take however long I needed. We'll see how 3 to 5 goes...The H Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229635034098106936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-86027084044131001202010-03-09T16:14:32.275-08:002010-03-09T16:14:32.275-08:00I have also found that past 3 or 4, it does actual...I have also found that past 3 or 4, it does actually get a little easier at times. I can shower and know that the older children will make sure the younger children do not squash the baby while I am jumping in the shower. I also have more hands to help when we cross a street or buckle little ones in car seats. Great post, I loved the bath tub story!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01680470602835526738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-25162042842908604892010-03-09T14:12:35.514-08:002010-03-09T14:12:35.514-08:00Oh wow, you really pegged it. I can't stop smi...Oh wow, you really pegged it. I can't stop smiling at the bath description... Yesterday I bathed my 2 older ones while baby Zeke was napping, thinking I'd wake him at the end & pop him in for a bath too... and then I just forgot. I think my oldest had more baths in her first month than he's had in his whole first year! <br />3 is great, you're right. It's definitely chaos and a big adjustment in parenting style, as se7en mentioned. But it's AWESome! More love! Can't get enough of those cuddles. <br />And sometimes I feel embarrassed because my kids aren't all *exactly* clean and cute and matching in their Children's Place matchy-outfits like my friends' kids are.. then I realize I'm 3-to-1 and they're 1-to-1 (mostly) so I don't worry so much. 3 times the love. :) <br />Sorry this comment is eternally long. I have the same problem with phone messages...Annie @ Sister Wisdomhttp://www.sisterwisdom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-26720585781191296922010-03-09T13:14:37.315-08:002010-03-09T13:14:37.315-08:00Hey Allison, THanks for answering my question!!! W...Hey Allison, THanks for answering my question!!! What a delightful surprise when I pulled up your blog and saw your post! <br /><br />What a great post it is too! I think the adjustments to the transitions must vary from person to person...I've found it harder to go from 1 to 2, but know many others who have said 0 to 1 was harder...The chaos you describe with 3 feels like my life already with 2, oh boy! <br /><br />That said, you almost brought me to tears when you were talking about the love and the hugs and the kisses that increase...oh don't those things just fill a mothers heart! enough to make us want to have more children, obviously! <br /><br />Cheers to motherhood and ALL that it brings our way!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643542809590522666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-70883978281596666682010-03-09T09:58:45.667-08:002010-03-09T09:58:45.667-08:00I love this- I coudn't agree more. We just add...I love this- I coudn't agree more. We just added number two and I have been so suprised at how much easier it is than I expected and how much more I love the infant stage (I loved my son- our first of course- but was so stressed). I feel rather zen for having a six week old and it feels nice! The transition from 0-1 like you said, is a much harder adjustment.Kellyhttp://sagetribe02.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-50205206995053742782010-03-09T08:28:26.235-08:002010-03-09T08:28:26.235-08:00Your post is perfectly stated!! I always wish wit...Your post is perfectly stated!! I always wish with my three kiddos, I could do like the wife in "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" did and tie a rope around their waists and they could follow me around like little ducks! but, unfortunately, I think the boys would have the rope tied around their big sister's neck!!giveitawhirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/00394376419915497485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-45858842569184858112010-03-09T07:02:19.800-08:002010-03-09T07:02:19.800-08:00And that's precisely why I'd like AT LEAST...And that's precisely why I'd like AT LEAST 1 more! I just think life was meant to be messy and the messier the better!! You put this so eloquently!Kellyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006161278905764659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-42765614417146900982010-03-09T06:23:13.246-08:002010-03-09T06:23:13.246-08:00I remember the transition from 2 kids to 3 VERY WE...I remember the transition from 2 kids to 3 VERY WELL even though it was years and years ago of course, but that's just how large it was for me. Suddenly everything took soo much longer. I needed to be soo much more organized. And at times it was just flat out, "out of control", haha. I had 3 very active, very wild (it seemed anyway) little boys. WOW...But by the time I added the 4th (a girl) the boys were all older. The oldest was almost 14 and the youngest was 5. What a difference it made as they were ALL such a big help and she was nothing like her big brothers. Soo easy and laid back. haha...How we all enjoyed her. When I was in the midst of the 3 wild boys stage of my life I thought it would last forever. I will never not be in the midst of choas I often thought. haha...BUT...it of course did pass, and now I look back sometimes and wonder how I ever kept up. But I do miss those days. ENJOY yours, it really does go faster than you think. HUGS, DebDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-84084770040893639802010-03-09T05:45:19.713-08:002010-03-09T05:45:19.713-08:00Yes, each child brings so many blessings. I often...Yes, each child brings so many blessings. I often joke about the pacifier being disinfected for the first child each time it falls to the floor....by the third...well, you know. Enjoy your precious gifts from God. :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612716398097555419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-83425968387180711732010-03-09T05:30:44.546-08:002010-03-09T05:30:44.546-08:00Visiting you through the 30 Minute Blog Challenge!...Visiting you through the 30 Minute Blog Challenge!<br /><br />I love this post! My son is just about to turn 3 and my daughter is almost 5 months. Making no decisions on a third for a while! Everything you describe about 1 and 2 is so familiar, it's a joy to read. :)Making Timehttp://whattherestimefor.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-21373413120309678672010-03-08T21:42:25.024-08:002010-03-08T21:42:25.024-08:00Two to three was quite a commitment - suddenly I n...Two to three was quite a commitment - suddenly I needed to change my game plan - just not enough hands!!! Had to figure out the whole "hands free - eyes in multiple places - ears on super alert" thing... and after that any number of kids could join the party and it made very little difference to our parenting or "mode of family"!!! Have a fun week!!!se7enhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432167351999892522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4791688654948426375.post-37388002735349551042010-03-08T20:36:36.742-08:002010-03-08T20:36:36.742-08:00I am hoping for a third...but need to convince my ...I am hoping for a third...but need to convince my husband yet. He is happy with our family as it is...but I see him tip his head with a little far away look when he pauses and sees how quickly our little Henry is grown up. We'll have to just wait and see.For the Love of Naps - Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694659976017646924noreply@blogger.com