... trust yourself, you have talents you can't necessarily see through all the whining and crying ...

I would recommend not faulting yourself if you find establishing a routine hard at this point. Young kids have a way of proving the existence of The Great God Murphy (He of the Law) when it comes to establishing anything resembling a settled pattern. When the kids get a little older and more aware of scheduled activities outside the home (various types of school, organized play/reading/sports, religious stuff if that's you), it'll get easier.

Repeat after me. Children are fun. Children are fun. Children are fun ... :)

Haha, thanks o ceallaigh. That's a good mantra to repeat! My kids are being really cooperative so far - my little one is even napping happily alone (so far)!

Now if I can just resist logging onto here and reading blogs.

I had my children close together, and we live away from family and friends and my husband went away on business frequently. I have vivid memories of my struggles, but we all survived in the end. I wish you well.

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I have 7 kids now. I remember when I had four kids four and under. I took them everywhere-I still do. I spent most of the time alone. My ex husband wasn't any help.

Let me give you a tip. Two of my kids were colic. They would flip out when they were put down. I walked around with the SNUGLI all the time. (The baby carriers.) One other thing you can do is put the child down with a tshirt or blouse that you wore. They smell you on the garment and it gives them comfort to have you close (when you're really not).

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Good luck!

I have triplets, and they are now 3.5 years old. The first two years were tough. It's still tough! But I get through it one day at a time.

A routine is essential though! It doesn't have to be too detailed or complicated, but definitely know what's going to happen throughout the day. The kids will be happier knowing what to expect and it will help you feel calmer too. I had all my kids napping at the same time, which may be a little more challenging with two of different ages.

It also helps me to have set things planned on different days. Like one day is library or park day, the next is playdate day, the next stay at home and veg day, whatever.

Just remember, the time goes by SO fast so make sure you take time out to cherish their babyhood and be present in the present moment! I know it's hard when that computer is calling. :)

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