In transition

As of 1/4/14, we are living with 3 children age 3 and under.  As you might imagine, it's a little crazy around here.  And right now the kids are all asleep.  When they're awake, it's a lot crazy.  The transition from 2 to 3 has been much harder than I expected.  Matt is in his busiest season at a brand new job.  We recently moved to a new city and are still adjusting.  This winter has been longer and colder and snowier than we ever expected.  It's the perfect storm.

I've reached out to many moms of 3 in the past few weeks and, for better or worse, I learned that others found this transition to be difficult.  Thankfully it's not just me.  But what shocked me was that I never knew.  Even from friends I saw / spoke to regularly, no one was comfortable sharing the truth until I was in the same situation.  Why can't we talk about how hard mom-ing is without feeling ashamed or embarrassed?  Even writing this, I worry people will think I must be doing it "wrong" or that I'm just "weak."  Note: please feel free to take my children for a few hours.  Might I suggest the dinner/bath/bedtime hours?  

The girls love their new baby brother.  Despite their difficulties with allowing him personal space, he is falling for them (he smiles when they get right up in his face).  And I've learned to ask for (or pay for) help.  Baby boy is settling into a schedule and is sleeping for longer stretches.  The forecast for the next few days includes sunshine and warmer temps.  It's still going to be frustrating trying to get 3 kids into coats and car seats but I'm learning to accept that if we're late, that's ok.  We'll get there eventually.