Recently we had twin 18-month-old boys to visit for a large part of the day so their Mom could have a day out. My daughter was gone for the week, but my son was home. He was not however in a mood to be helpful with 18-month-olds.
My children are 10 and 12. They are no longer little tiny kids. My son and I can now wear the same pants and shoes. I forgot what it is like with little ones around.
Books came flying off the shelf. Toys were thrown from one end of the house to another. I have a kitchen table with tall chairs which they insisted on climbing up and down on their own. They were going back and forth from the backyard to the house constantly.
Now I know why I never seemed to get anything done when my children were 18-months-old or two. (I’m still not sure I get anything done some days.) I remembered just how exhausting it could be.
The toys and books I left to be picked up on another day after the twins left and I crashed for a nap.
Moms of young children, you are my heroes. You are Wonder Women.
Watching the twins was a delight but the difference is in the time of life I am in.
*This was written about 6 months ago.
I often wonder how much harder I would find it now compared to four/five years ago. Mums rock! Thanks for sharing with #TriumphantTales.
Thanks for stopping by and reading.
It must be fascinating to ‘go back in time’ and experience the toddler days again when they are over with your own children. My kids are 2,6 and 8 so I struggle to get anything done! Thanks for linking up with #globalblogging
It’s a different world having older children vs small ones. Thanks for stopping by.
I am tired just reading this. Bravo for you! I once had a set of twins AND quads in my class. #triumphanttales
Twins and Quads!!! Wow! I’m not sure I would have survived that!
As a childcare provider, I often have a house full of little ones! Play dough and a fenced back yard are my best friends lol!
Those definitely help!
Jeez … exhausting enough dealing with our own kids, but other people’s!!! Well done you #MixItUp
Since my kids don’t really have younger siblings I think it’s important for them to learn how to care for younger kids. So that’s why I do it.
LOL, too funny! The moment I read that you were watching 2 twin boys I immediately wondered about the condition of your home after they left. My kids are past the toddler stage but they still can make a mess…especially in the play room where toys easily end up all over the floor. They’re 4 and 5 years old right now. Thank you for linking up with us at #OMHGWW and hope to see you next week!
Thanks for stopping by! My kids at 11 and 12 are a work in progress over stuff being all over.
It does make a difference once we “outgrow” a season of life and then return to it. 🙂 We recently had houseguests with young kids (but not 18 months young!) and it reminded me of how constant the pace is.
Such a difference. You forget what it was like.
Seriously. I enjoyed the days when they happened, but I do not miss the craziness!
Exactly! They were so cute and adorable (preteens aren’t nearly as adorable).