tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post5517589784068284287..comments2023-10-26T08:18:06.419-04:00Comments on I Love You More Than Carrots: Meet My 3 Kids: Crazy, Chaotic and Overwhelming.Ashley Paigehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13704815842567582229noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-52607610994963057602014-05-30T10:41:15.265-04:002014-05-30T10:41:15.265-04:00This made me laugh! I can totally relate. I am the...This made me laugh! I can totally relate. I am the mother of five littles. When I talk to new mommas they always ask how I do it. I tell them the hardest changes is from none to one child and two to three. Once you have three and get in the swing of things...once the third baby is a little older (eating table food & can walk) it gets easier and you can have tons more cause it's all just crazy awesome chaos. Hang in there momma, it's a season. You're doing great! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110376281273210898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-87756405317399509882014-05-27T19:49:07.348-04:002014-05-27T19:49:07.348-04:00Here's what I learned from friends - going fro...Here's what I learned from friends - going from 1 to 2 is a hard. Going from 2 to 3 is crazy. Going from 3 to 4 is insane and you'll never notice any kids added after 4. Sounds to me like you are doing the right thing if you're just crazy. Crazy happy. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784657544280788901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-85653039457529755992014-05-21T15:01:19.906-04:002014-05-21T15:01:19.906-04:005-6 pm SUCKS. Seriously. There's homework to ...5-6 pm SUCKS. Seriously. There's homework to do times two, a hungry baby, a whiny toddler, and dinner that needs to be cooked. <br />I'm glad you're enjoying this crazy gig, too!Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236045431105674872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-33250733085591672752014-05-21T10:47:44.884-04:002014-05-21T10:47:44.884-04:00I just going to come back and read this everyday u...I just going to come back and read this everyday until I'm convinced I don't want a third….but I really do.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117455861949834449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-61922118134540334182014-05-21T10:33:12.539-04:002014-05-21T10:33:12.539-04:00What an amazing and crazy adventure you're on!...What an amazing and crazy adventure you're on!Jessica @ Wanting Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259936815744813817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-66782348126387956782014-05-20T21:42:07.332-04:002014-05-20T21:42:07.332-04:00Oh sister. I think I just pulled a muscle in my ne...Oh sister. I think I just pulled a muscle in my neck from all of the nodding. Granted, my oldest was 22 months old when my twins were born, so I rocketed past the parenting party of 2 stage and went right from 1 kiddo to 3, so I can't totally relate ... except that I can. Because honest-to-all-that-is-holy, any time we are reduced by 1 child, even if it's the easiest one, life is infinitely less difficult than when there are 3! It's this crazy phenomenon that I can't wrap my brain around, even now that my boys are 4.5, 2.5, & 2.5. I have zero words of wisdom to impart. Only to tell you that someday they'll all be tangled in a ball of sweaty, wrestling boy in the middle of your living room floor, and you'll think to yourself, "At least I know where they all are at this very moment ... now maybe I can finish my cup of coffee before someone smashes someone else's face into the floor a little too hard and I have to break up the mess.." :DKelli @ I'm Flying Southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626882089686217459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-40445016166901730622014-05-20T21:31:54.733-04:002014-05-20T21:31:54.733-04:00Love you friend! You got this!
Love you friend! You got this!<br />Jen Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10928461435902874566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-89244553477085425312014-05-20T17:39:21.462-04:002014-05-20T17:39:21.462-04:00I only have two kids, but I feel like the newborn ...I only have two kids, but I feel like the newborn time is crazy even if it isn't the baby causing the problems. Just having that baby need so much makes everything else crazy. Hope this transition eases with each day and week. I haven't ruled out three kids, but I kind of hope my oldest is in kindergarten before the third comes along, so it will only be three kids during the day. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590232957190563888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-33973101218205142452014-05-20T17:13:49.313-04:002014-05-20T17:13:49.313-04:00i honestly think about you all the time...I feel t...i honestly think about you all the time...I feel this way with just one. ONE child. She has the energy and tenacity of 3 kids I believe...and the reality of #2 is setting in...I'm FREAKED out. Discovery Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530807140058397796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-23692045827030840432014-05-20T16:46:09.755-04:002014-05-20T16:46:09.755-04:00I love this. The timing is funny because my fiance...I love this. The timing is funny because my fiance and I just spent the weekend taking care of three littles that I used to nanny... they are bigger now... and so much harder to deal with--and let's just say by the time we left Sunday afternoon we felt like just rescuing all the cute dogs in the world and locking down the uterus for good before even starting. But then I agree... how can you not always want that sweet smelling, soft skinned, beautiful baby... and you created that little ball of love. It's an amazing thing to think about--but still, I don't want to think about it three times! LOL. Thank you for always being so honest!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055154949357654115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-59582758236885260722014-05-20T16:26:12.350-04:002014-05-20T16:26:12.350-04:00well i will just buy all of your maternity and nur...well i will just buy all of your maternity and nursing clothes right meow as were dying for #2! <br />when #3 is a thought. i am going to return this beautiful blog post.<br />don't ever forget how wonderful you are! each one of those boys is so lucky that God gave them YOU!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914359562722869121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-34298161970699154272014-05-20T15:52:30.682-04:002014-05-20T15:52:30.682-04:00Haha! Love this. I just had my second and still ye...Haha! Love this. I just had my second and still yearn for more toddler hugs and baby kisses. I know we are not"done" at two but I think we now may wait several years before we add more;) you're doing a great job and your family is precious!"B"https://www.blogger.com/profile/15429522059247923987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-58927956823737778302014-05-20T15:16:42.441-04:002014-05-20T15:16:42.441-04:00That's the hardest time in our house, too, and...That's the hardest time in our house, too, and I only have one! Something about being at daycare all day makes baby a clingy, unhappy, gassy, screamer. Day after day. Today he's home with his daddy, so we'll see if it's any different!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686565812112185860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-36327779438387582602014-05-20T14:12:28.677-04:002014-05-20T14:12:28.677-04:00Truth! Two is chaotic, I don't even know how y...Truth! Two is chaotic, I don't even know how you manage 3. My hair is falling out just thinking about it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14280273272002548304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-30579785079989178812014-05-20T13:48:42.488-04:002014-05-20T13:48:42.488-04:00Thank God for those last two paragraphs…I was abou...Thank God for those last two paragraphs…I was about to step off this ledge I'm on ;) xoJessica Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10358843734053036798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-9633045354430417552014-05-20T13:24:02.295-04:002014-05-20T13:24:02.295-04:00This was perfect. This is EXACTLY how I feel. We...This was perfect. This is EXACTLY how I feel. Well, with two. I couldn't have a third. Maybe I could, when my two become teenagers. HAHA!Amy @ The Diary of a Fat Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298128515057226058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-64869767755723091352014-05-20T12:40:49.455-04:002014-05-20T12:40:49.455-04:00I've been there. My littlest just turn 1 two w...I've been there. My littlest just turn 1 two weeks ago. Last summer was rough. My friends thought I was doing great because I was out of the house (zoo, parks, etc.), but honestly it was easier going somewhere than being in my house where I thought I was going crazy. My children are 3, 2, and 1 and I can honestly say that life has started to get a little easier. Still completely busy and most definitely still chaotic, but I am not in survival mode anymore. Do not underestimate the post baby hormones. I never had postpartum, but I do believe the hormones played a role in my feeling like I was never going to get the hang of this again. I truly thought 3 kids broke me just like you, but I think I needed to be broken to be rebuilt as a better mom. Hang in there. Accept help when offered. You will feel like super mom again. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423991991525257893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-71365887924044227872014-05-20T11:33:43.683-04:002014-05-20T11:33:43.683-04:00Needed this post today..I am home with my 3 year o...Needed this post today..I am home with my 3 year old, 15 month old, and 2 week old. I don't have enough arms :) Thanks for keeping it real!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-36028984192890589112014-05-20T10:53:57.934-04:002014-05-20T10:53:57.934-04:00How big is Carter now?! That picture of you holdin...How big is Carter now?! That picture of you holding him he looks like a giant! megs7827https://www.blogger.com/profile/00997303032536717091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-67556414361257708542014-05-20T10:15:03.319-04:002014-05-20T10:15:03.319-04:00I found myself shaking my head in agreement on a l...I found myself shaking my head in agreement on a lot of these (especially the one about 5-6pm... holy moly that time about does me in EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.). I will tell you that it DOES get better (probably around 6 months I felt like "OK I got this." It's still crazy, but I feel like I can manage the chaos a bit better. You can do it, AP! Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739426687533738884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-59533120518652219472014-05-20T09:12:08.370-04:002014-05-20T09:12:08.370-04:00Love your brutal honesty! I'm expecting my fi...Love your brutal honesty! I'm expecting my first one and already feel like you do... how that is possible is beyond me, but i'm freaking the eff out. LOLKenya https://www.blogger.com/profile/18042330973192781613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-88955479133086620472014-05-20T08:52:01.871-04:002014-05-20T08:52:01.871-04:00Love this, and love your honesty. Because let'...Love this, and love your honesty. Because let's be honest, raising kids, however many, is HARD yo! Not always butterflies and rainbows, that's for sure. I look forward to reading your new adventures with another handsome little man added to your mix!! Hang in there, before you know it, you'll think three is a piece of cake....maybe ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16200788974417653678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3647270264720619268.post-2381888859367516242014-05-20T08:30:36.559-04:002014-05-20T08:30:36.559-04:00I was just talking to a friend with 3 and she said...I was just talking to a friend with 3 and she said a few weeks into the new gig, the whole family was at a bbq (very sleep deprived) and the husband ran over to her in a panic & yelled "wheres the baby?!?!".... the baby was in his arms! Courtney Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511113663412660026noreply@blogger.com