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| Just joined this group! My Five month old boy is starting to get a lot more active and wants to be in what ever room my 19 month old girl and I are in. Sometimes it's hard because my girl wants to be held WHILE I'm getting her something or on my lap while on the floor trying to play with both of them! HEEWW!! Anyways, just wondering what other moms do with their kids and the demanding nature of two babies. |
| Posted by Jahdene on 08/03/2008 04:09 PM
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I have a 10m old girl that wants to be a part of everything her 2yr old brother is doing! Everything! I find myself yelling or scolding during playtime.
I've found peace by switching the baby's nap to earlier in the afternoon so I'm allowed a little one on one time with each kid. I've lost my 1-2 hr break everyday but I'm much more at peace during the day and I haven't been on a roller coaster ride of emotions by the time my husband comes home. Some days I think it was definatly worth the sacrifise, other days I would pay for that break!
It's a never ending battle because now we're into the sharing phase and my 2yr old thinks everything is "his" all though they are starting to play well together, they race each other crawling down the halls, and he's now able to swap toys with her (when he grabs hers he quickly grabs anything around and gives it to her) so I consider it a quick turnaround. The one on one time helped alot because they're both not competing for your time so much. Good luck! |
| posted by Yoni on 08/03/2008 09:25 PM
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I've been lucky in that my girl (27 months) has always taken regular long naps. The little guy( 13 months) loves her nap time because it's his time to shine. He also takes a much shorter nap at some point while she is napping, so I do get a little break.
I learned to face early on that there are going to be times when one or both of them is going to be disappointed with the amount of attention he/she is receiving. It's a lesson we all have to learn in life, they're just learning it a little sooner than an only child or children spaced far apart.
As for practical matters, like trying to get stuff done with a child or two on the lap or in the arms. It is tough and you are at a really tough stage right now with your little one. He's old enough to be interested in everything but he doesn't have the ability to get around. The good thing is they grow!
My two little ones play together now. The hard part is the stairs because I can't trust little guy on them at all |
| posted by Ann Elise on 08/03/2008 11:34 PM
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| Naps? What are naps? my little one at 16 months has started to try and go without a nap, but will still take it, although it is late afternoon. His sis is two and 1/2 and gave up her naps long ago. If they are able to do some things together, let them! my kids all walked and did just about everything early (like giving me heart attacks by leaping from furniture onto other furniture!), so they are able to play well together. Be close because we all know how unpredictable little ones can be, but put them on the floor or in an activity center and let them learn to interact with each other. it is a good life skill for them and gives you enough time to have a much needed cup of coffee! =) Let the older one take charge and give things to the little ones as a "job" which will give them the feeling of accomplishment and have them "teach" songs or dances to their baby sibs. Good luck ladies! Wish me luck as well.... almost out of diapers! (at least for one =) ) |
| posted by jackie on 08/04/2008 12:35 AM
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