A wise father of three once told me that caring for two children is much, much easier than three. Now the math would definitely support that, but how much harder would it be – really? Well after nearly 6 weeks of caring for two little boys (I ‘get’ to go to work), I am here to tell you… I am not sure I need to know how much harder it is! This may be enough! This same friend likened parenting three children to a zone defense as opposed to a “man-to-man” defense that gets employed when you have two. You know, a child for each parent…. get it? Are you laughing yet?
In the first month and a half we have seen the flu hit all of us once, and now LT has it again. We pray that “H” doesn’t come down with it as well. We have also experienced the dreaded life of co-pays for two children as well as the accompanying prescription meds that come with those doctors visits. I think I am going to test the waters of renting out rooms for rent! Trish is learning how life is boiled down to a few priorities when staying home with a toddler and newborn. As any mom knows, that makes for a tough transition.
She had a great line today… “The days are long, but the years are shorter now.” She made that meaningful comment as we were talking about how quickly LT is growing up. We were sad because that truth stings. In chaotic life circumstances, you quickly lose sight of the little things. It’s just that the ‘little thing’ in this case is my oldest baby boy.
Those two little boys are certainly blessed to have you and Trish for daddy and mama. I know, that you are blessed, too!
Love you all 4,
Mom