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Getting “Me Time” with Kids
If you’re a parent struggling with feeling life yourself after brining a child into your life, I encourage you to make your own list of 5 things that bring you joy (outside of family time). Then discuss with your partner how he/she can help you get that time. It’s brought me so much joy and peace. I hope you can get that too.
Our At-Home Christmas Traditions
At the time of writing this post and sharing our at-home Christmas traditions, my sons are 5, 2 and 9 months old. With each child, I’ve added or updated an activity to meet their age and attention span.
Pro Tip: Just Add Water
Just add water, when your kids or you need a mental break. That’s a tip I learned early as a parent. I’ll revise it to say, “just add soap and water.”
Going from Two Kids to Three
A third child is a whole new level of chaotic. I learned that my former routines must be retired. My expectations altered.
My Temperamental 2 Year Old
This is my second go around but it’s 100% different.My second born is both charismatic and unpredictable. He makes me laugh the hardest. He is easy to forgive.