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Life with Two Kids Under Two

Apr 12, 2015 20 Comments

Life with two kids under two really means life with two kids one 3 months old and another 18 months old for me at this moment in time. Whether you spend your day at home taking care of two kids under two OR you are at work supporting your, you know this shi* is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Because that last sentence [and song] makes me laugh, I’m happy to see I haven’t lost my sense of humor in all of this. There’s a reason people would give me THAT look [aka smirk] when they’d see me [very pregnant] chasing Joey 3 months ago….

Life with Two Kids Under Two
Our best family photo of 2015 to date. Complete with tears [Joey] and valor jumpsuits [Anthony].
Life with Two Kids Under Two
The bash brothers!! Mario and Luigi. Joey and Anthony.

Life with two kids under two is BUSY. Just how busy? Here’s a snapshot of our daily schedule. And I say schedule lightly.

Life with Two Kids Under Two
Cuddling one means the other is up to no good. Or rearranging furniture.

5:30am-7:00am: Joey wakes up for the day and Anthony wakes up to nurse. If Anthony wakes up to nurse and Joey is still asleep, Mom stays awake for some “me time” that includes coffee and a short workout. Or just coffee. ALONE.
7:00am-9:00am: Joey is awake eating breakfast and playing and Anthony wakes up for the day.
9:00am-12:00pm: During this block of time we try to leave the house— but this all depends on when Anthony needs to nurse again, when Anthony’s morning nap takes place, and most importantly, both Joey and Anthony’s mood. If we don’t leave the house for an activity we read and play at home.
12:00pm: Joey eats lunch. Anthony watches.
12:30pm- 3:00pm: Joey naps [unless he poops while napping, then he wakes up no matter how long he was sleeping for]. Anthony usually nurses, naps, and plays during this block of time.
3:00pm-6:00pm: See what happens during the 9:00am time block. Repeat.
6:30pm: Family dinner. Anthony watches. Both boys gets baths.
7:30pm: Bedtime for Joey. Anthony laughs.
8:00pm: Anthony might go to bed. Might is the keyword here. I usually spend this time working on the blog OR working out. OR Ted and I spend time together. Alone.
11:00pm: I go to bed. Amen. And somewhere between 8-11 Anthony’s likely nursed and fought sleep. Again.

Life with Two Kids Under Two
Days might be long and weeks might be short, but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

Not pictured in this daily schedule but VERY important to MY schedule: Ted and I have planned date nights— the 8pm time block isn’t enough for us. I’m blogging WHEN I can and trying not to stress when I miss posting— so if you don’t hear from me for a few days, don’t fret. I’ll be back! I’m asking for help [from Ted, my Mom and Dad, a friend, or better yet, a babysitter] when I have deadlines for the blog and contract work, or when I just want time to go for a run. I tried working around the boys’ routine [above] for all of these things but realized it was too much. Doing it all was too much. What a relief it was just to type that! When it comes to food, I now prep most of our weekly meals and snacks on Sunday. I tried squeezing the cooking in during naptimes, but if Anthony isn’t sleeping when Joey is, he likes to be in Momma’s arms!

Life with Two Kids Under Two
I might have some more late nights blogging with Anthony, but I’d rather be sleeping with Anthony!

Life with two kids under two is unpredictable. The schedule you just read is not set in stone. It’s rarely the same every day— hence the time blocks. But there’s a glimpse of routine that gives me hope some day our lives will have a schedule again. Perhaps when they are in school?! Come on fellow moms… give me hope here!

Life with Two Kids Under Two
The day might be unpredictable, but bedtime always ends with story time, cuddles, and milk for Joey.

Life with two kids under two requires lots of patience. And because I’m the one lacking patience in my marriage, Ted is the example to follow here. Since I’m not a prime example of patience, it’s even that much more important for me to take time away from the kids. ME TIME. Thankfully Ted makes that possible— and takes this parenting thing just as serious as me. But when he’s busy with work or has a late meeting, THAT’S when I buckle down and power through. And phone a friend for some company.

Life with Two Kids Under Two
Patient parents deserve a cold beverage every now and then. Joey agrees with a group “cheers!”

Life with two kids under two is funny. The kids are really funny. Joey is talking to us, but in a language we can barely understand. Anthony is “the joker” and just sits and laughs at his big bro. Joey is obsessed with my hair— anyone with long hair actually. He loves to try and take his grubby little hummus hands and ask for hugs so he can run his fingers through my hair. Anthony goes from making an “I’m about to cry really loud” face to the world’s biggest smile as soon as you pick him up. That one isn’t really funny, but it’s super cute to see. Even at 4am.

Life with Two Kids Under Two
Our sweet, smiley, jokester Anthony!

Life with two kids under two is MESSY. There’s a reason I do laundry every day and still end up with dirty clothes at the end of the day. Food throwing is only a quarter of it. There are diaper blowouts, walking through mud and puddles, throwing mud, opening laundry detergent bottles, spilling laundry detergent, etc. And apparently, life is only going to get messier with two boys… or so I’ve been warned!

Life with Two Kids Under Two
If only he would say instead of act out “all done.”

Life with two kids under two is what is it. A BLESSING. You weren’t expecting that one were you?! No matter how tired and unshowered I might be, Joey and Anthony flash their big smiles—which reminds me how lucky I am to be mothering two handsome, happy boys. No matter how messy or chaotic our lives might seem.

Life with Two Kids Under Two
Anthony is Great-Grandma. How special is this moment?!

There are other things I could elaborate on here. Mainly the tiredness or exhaustion having two kids under two makes one feel. But who am I to talk about being tired— you might have just worked a 9 hour day, stayed up all night with a newborn, or drove 5 hours straight to spend time with a loved one. Tired is irrelevant in life nowadays. But if you don’t have kids yet and plan on it, I suggest napping while you can…

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Comments

  1. Kristy Hegner says

    April 12, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Each statement is soo soo true Katie! Yes, a true blessing, but man is it exhausting 😉 Coming from a mom of 2 under 2 (twice), I know a LOT of what you’re going through and thankfully it gets easier, you’re doing an awesome job 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jessa says

    April 13, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Great read…even after reading this, I still have no idea how you manage to write so consistently!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 21, 2015 at 9:31 am

      I’m not timely with replies that’s for sure!!! 😉

  3. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    April 13, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I’m amazed you can get any work done given your daily schedule! I really feel for you and having twins who are now 3 I can very much relate, but thankfully I’ve had an extra pair of hands to help me with them and keep my sanity. Kudos to you for all you do!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 21, 2015 at 9:32 am

      It’s hard because I get my second wind once they are in bed. Hence the writing lol! We are looking into getting a sitter— just so I can get my haircut without the entourage!

  4. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    April 13, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    This post made me want to laugh and cry at the same time! Kids make life worth living, but sometimes I just want to pull my hair out! I’ll be asking you for tips once I have 2 boys under two and a half 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 21, 2015 at 9:32 am

      You know I’m always here!!!!

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