Mine are 4 years apart but I often had the older one climb in the car from the infants side. I’d click the infant in and then walk around and buckle older one in .. definitely easiest in my opinion bc that gets both kids safely in the car. But I also to this day (they are 2 and 6) don’t take them anywhere alone. It’s just not worth the stress and everything is so much easier alone so my husband and I just tag team and one runs errands while the other stays home. Or we do things as a family. Grocery pick up has been my friend and I ship most items to my house to avoid needing to leave the house when possible. Also will leave work early to run into a store before picking them up from school. Hope this helps!
Thank you for taking the time to explain. I did that the other day and had our toddler crawl through and for now he thought it was fun, and it felt much safer that way! Makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one overwhelmed by the 2 v. 1 😂 and yes grocery pick up is the best!!
Thank you for saying that! I know it’s true and that all other moms would understand if they see it! I know that’s how I feel when I see a public meltdown
I have 2 kids (just over 2 and 6 months) and the toddler always goes in her car seat first when we go somewhere and she gets out last. I am a SAHM and I do take both kids out and its stressful no matter how much I plan. If you don't need to take both kids alone, I wouldn't.
My kids are also exactly 2 yrs apart, September 2021 and September 2023, so I am WITH YOU! Literally every single thing you talked about I have also struggled with. Thanks for being honest about it. I obviously have a lot to learn, but I do know that hitting 3-4 months things really started to get easier for us. My biggest helps have been a double stroller and a baby wrap for when the toddler wants to run around and I can’t have the stroller. And yes, I have learned to always load the toddler first, and unload him last haha.
A walk down memory lane, for me also Sophie. Loved the casual coffee & chat format & just know, you are doing a wonderful “mothering” job there & Owen & Henry, are so blessed to have you! xo 😘
Even tho I'm now an Empty Nester with 5 young adult kids, I loved listening to your chat. You're doing a great job with all the challenges you're facing!
My girls are 20 months apart and my youngest is 9 months old and honestly it scares me still to bring them both anywhere alone! Even with two of us we have been out to eat with family and had tantrums happen and I get so anxious!! As far as putting them in the car. I usually can click the infant seat in with one hand while holding my toddlers hand and then I go around and buckle her in. If I couldn’t I would probably put her in her seat then go around the car to put the baby in… but it’s definitely tough!!
Henry's little newborn noises 🥹 Very informative video for those of us hoping to have two in the future! Enjoyed the casual format :) Your cinnamon coffee sounded so good lol
Sophie, Oh goodness. I was feeling your struggle. My niece has a 2 yr old & a 10 month old. She says some days she just tries to get through the day & keep everyone alive. I think you're on the right track to teach Owen patience. My baby sister had an 11 month old & a newborn. I know she struggled. It's a lot of work. Maybe things will be easier when both boys are at daycare & you & Jim are at home in the evenings working together. I think taking both boys to the park would be very hard also. Yikes! I think I'd forgo that for a while. 😅 You'll get into a rhythm that works for you. 😊
Hey I have a 19m old and a 4m old. Getting in the car, do the toddler first, then the baby. When getting back home or to location - take baby out first then toddler.
Thank you!! Yesterday as I was loading back in I loaded in baby and had toddler crawl through over to his side and met him over there to buckle him in, he thought it was fun! haha
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Mine are 4 years apart but I often had the older one climb in the car from the infants side. I’d click the infant in and then walk around and buckle older one in .. definitely easiest in my opinion bc that gets both kids safely in the car. But I also to this day (they are 2 and 6) don’t take them anywhere alone. It’s just not worth the stress and everything is so much easier alone so my husband and I just tag team and one runs errands while the other stays home. Or we do things as a family. Grocery pick up has been my friend and I ship most items to my house to avoid needing to leave the house when possible. Also will leave work early to run into a store before picking them up from school. Hope this helps!
Thank you for taking the time to explain. I did that the other day and had our toddler crawl through and for now he thought it was fun, and it felt much safer that way! Makes me feel better knowing I’m not the only one overwhelmed by the 2 v. 1 😂 and yes grocery pick up is the best!!
Toddlers WILL have meltdowns no matter what you do.
Don't worry about what other people think. You do what you feel is right for you.
Thank you for saying that! I know it’s true and that all other moms would understand if they see it! I know that’s how I feel when I see a public meltdown
My daughter will be 2 next week, we are thinking about trying for baby #2 in the coming months, so this was really helpful and insightful 🙂
Glad it was helpful! So exciting!!
I have 2 kids (just over 2 and 6 months) and the toddler always goes in her car seat first when we go somewhere and she gets out last. I am a SAHM and I do take both kids out and its stressful no matter how much I plan. If you don't need to take both kids alone, I wouldn't.
Thank you for validating the stress!! Haha okay very helpful!
I love this style of video and would love if you did more sit down chit chats about other topics.
So glad to hear it, I love filming these and just chatting!
My kids are also exactly 2 yrs apart, September 2021 and September 2023, so I am WITH YOU! Literally every single thing you talked about I have also struggled with. Thanks for being honest about it. I obviously have a lot to learn, but I do know that hitting 3-4 months things really started to get easier for us. My biggest helps have been a double stroller and a baby wrap for when the toddler wants to run around and I can’t have the stroller. And yes, I have learned to always load the toddler first, and unload him last haha.
A walk down memory lane, for me also Sophie. Loved the casual coffee & chat format & just know, you are doing a wonderful “mothering” job there & Owen & Henry, are so blessed to have you! xo 😘
Oh thank you!
Love this chat!!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Even tho I'm now an Empty Nester with 5 young adult kids, I loved listening to your chat. You're doing a great job with all the challenges you're facing!
My girls are 20 months apart and my youngest is 9 months old and honestly it scares me still to bring them both anywhere alone! Even with two of us we have been out to eat with family and had tantrums happen and I get so anxious!! As far as putting them in the car. I usually can click the infant seat in with one hand while holding my toddlers hand and then I go around and buckle her in. If I couldn’t I would probably put her in her seat then go around the car to put the baby in… but it’s definitely tough!!
My one and only child is 18, so watching your video took me down memory lane. Thanks!
I love that!!
Henry's little newborn noises 🥹 Very informative video for those of us hoping to have two in the future! Enjoyed the casual format :) Your cinnamon coffee sounded so good lol
Beautiful home) interesting, thanks
Glad you like it!
Sophie, Oh goodness. I was feeling your struggle. My niece has a 2 yr old & a 10 month old. She says some days she just tries to get through the day & keep everyone alive. I think you're on the right track to teach Owen patience. My baby sister had an 11 month old & a newborn. I know she struggled. It's a lot of work. Maybe things will be easier when both boys are at daycare & you & Jim are at home in the evenings working together. I think taking both boys to the park would be very hard also. Yikes! I think I'd forgo that for a while. 😅 You'll get into a rhythm that works for you. 😊
Hey I have a 19m old and a 4m old. Getting in the car, do the toddler first, then the baby. When getting back home or to location - take baby out first then toddler.
Thank you!! Yesterday as I was loading back in I loaded in baby and had toddler crawl through over to his side and met him over there to buckle him in, he thought it was fun! haha
Put Henry in the car first, and tell Owen to hold onto the stroller until the baby is secure.
Smart telling him to hold on