what is it like having 3 kids?

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Permalink Reply by Robin on July 17, 2008 at 9:51pm

We have three. We love it. We had them close together...they are now 5, 3 and 20 months. All girls.
I am not going to say that it is easy. It is challenging at times...especially when the older two don't want to have the youngest playing with them. Or when they are all crying at once and I can't get to all of them at once.
It is hard, when I don't have a mini van to truck them around in. It is hard when they all want to be held at once. It is hard when they out number us.

But I wouldn't trade it for the world. I DID have them close together so that makes it a challenge. But having them close together makes them best friends. They love each other an will never know life without each other. I love two on my legs and one in my arms. I love having triple the kisses. I love the smiles and hugs and everything 1, 2 or 3 children bring to my life. yes the logistics can be hectic at times, but they are doable. At they are only small for a short time. I am even seeing how much easier it is becoming now with my oldest being 5.
If, you are questioning it, and don't do it, you will always wonder what if...

Permalink Reply by Sarah L. on July 18, 2008 at 5:21pm

Thank you for replying to my message. it is nice to have some personal insight into having 3! it is funny everything i think that we are done have kids i get a feeling in my stomach that we are not done!
You know i wonder do you feel like one is going to get left out, or do you just have to parent in a way that one never gets left out?
I will keep all of this in mind!
Nice to meet you
Sarah

Permalink Reply by Robin on July 19, 2008 at 3:35pm

Sarah,

With three, we know that there is a time where one or two might get left out.....but we make sure we have one on one time with each during the week (usually more than once a week) to let them know we love them. Being a stay at home mom, I also get alot of time with each...

Robin

Permalink Reply by Michelle on July 21, 2008 at 9:36am

Hey Sarah-
How funny, Robin and I were just having this discussion yesterday morning.
Number three was not really in our master plan, but of course now I can't imagine life without him. He knew he was in our plan, we just didn't. I won't lie..it is not easy. 3 kids under six is exhausting and most days I just rotate from ones needs to another. But..there are also amazing moments between the three of them that warm my heart and keep me going. I know that these are the hardest days when they are all so little and I try to savor the moments when I can rather than rush them by for the "easier" days. In the long run, I am going to love that I had a big family and the hard days of toddlers and babies will be a missed memory from the past.
So I say..go for it!

Permalink Reply by Sarah L. on July 22, 2008 at 5:49pm

thanks Michelle for all of you thoughts. I still do not know what i want to do. :)

Permalink Reply by Jenny Haruyama on July 23, 2008 at 3:16pm

Hi Sarah. Well...we have four! I have 3 boys, ages 9, 8, and 4 and a 10 month little girl. All my kids for the most part are very close emotionally and are good friends, which is one of the neat dynamics of having a larger family. What I find amazing is how different and unique each child is, which makes family life fun. On the other hand, there are challenges - the more kids you have, the more attention they seem to need, and sometimes all at the same time. There is lots more laundry, dishes, cleaning, and shuffling people to different events/activities can be hectic. But as one person already said, the craziness is only for a short period of time - they grow up so fast.

There's one thing for sure, if you do have another it will be a true blessing to you and your family.

Jenny