"When I was a mom of one, I nailed motherhood. I was calm and patient; my child was well-dressed; the car was pristine; the chores were completed; and there was very little shouting. But as a mom of two, I just can't parent to the same standards. Everything is messier, louder, more rushed, less organized, and good enough, just has to be enough."
"Most days, I'll be lucky to have a sip of water and finger brush my hair into a ponytail before the madness ensues. Once spotted, I'm bum-rushed as they joust for a prime spot on my lap or in my arms. Even with one on each leg with my legs spread as wide as they possibly can, they are still fighting over me, while likely trying to bat each other away."
The transition from one child to two transforms routines and energy: calm, orderly days give way to mess, noise, and constant competing demands. Care responsibilities expand dramatically across a 1.5-year-old, a 3.5-year-old, a 16-year-old stepson, and two needy cats, creating frequent crying, clinging, grabbing, and fighting. Personal care and household standards decline as urgent needs require immediate attention and exhausted patience. Simple moments like sipping water or brushing hair become rare. Physical strain increases when holding both children, and coping relies on accepting imperfection and letting 'good enough' replace previous standards.
Read at Business Insider
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