Before I had Sarahlynne, the most common questions I got were:
"Don't you think three kids is a lot?"
"Isn't it going to be hard to handle?"
"Aren't you kind of young for 3 kids? How long have you been married?"
and lastly,
"What?! You still want to have another?"
The answers are as follows:
No, I don't think three kids is a lot.
It might be difficult sometimes, but what incredible blessing in life sometimes isn't difficult?
Just because I choose to live differently than most people these days doesn't mean three kids at 25 & 26 is too young. I've been married almost 7 years. I think I can handle it.
and lastly,
Yes, I want to have another. And possibly foster and adopt. Although, my husband isn't too entirely positive about the first part of that question-so we may just end up with three!
Now that I've HAD Sarahlynne the most common question is just "Isn't it SO much harder that you have three?" The simple answer is no. BUT, there are some things that are more difficult that I hadn't really thought about, so here in short, is a list of things that are different, and things I didn't expect!
*Getting a shower in during the day. With both the boys I just used the little hammock and put it in the bathroom while I showered. But now that Jacob doesn't really nap, and Joshua usually naps during when Sarahlynne is eating, its not so simple! Looks like I'm going to evening showers, or rising before the sun!
*Anything that involves carrying anything for running errands. ESPECIALLY mailing things at the post office. More difficult, but still do-able.
*Spending individual time with each kiddo, when they desire to have individual time. Joshua doesn't understand that when he wants to play a game and Sarahlynne has poop or is eating, Mommy can't just leave her there to play. And he doesn't like to wait. It's a little easier on the Jacob front, because he understands, but its a tough one. Both for learning balance, and the Mommy's heart!
*Bedtime! I've had to learn to stagger much more because of feeding times etc. etc. This is one part of the day that each kid does get their own respective Mommy/Daddy time, so it's super important. I think I've got that one mostly figured out though!
*The LAUNDRY! I know its just one extra tiny little person, but I feel like my laundry load has quadrupled! I don't understand. Maybe its just that I have less time to do it? I'm not sure, but YIKES!
*The time it takes to get out of the house and get everyone in and buckled in the van. Again I know its just one little extra person, but it happens to be one that gets hungry at the most inconvenient times, pee on clothes when its least expected and soil diapers as we're walking out the door. it was nothing that wasn't a challenge with the other two too--I just forgot about it, I suppose!
I'm sure I'll think of more things as time goes on and sweet baby girl gets more mobile, but for now, its mostly just another beautiful child who brings lots of sunshine to my life. There truly is nothing like a newborn cuddle. <3
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