Establishing a New Normal
Whenever anyone asks how we are doing, I always reply that we are trying to settle down and establish a routine to get things back to normal. Well, that's not entirely true. A more accurate response is that we are desperately trying to get used to our new routine, our new normal. Having 3 kids under 3 years old is not for the weak! Having two 2-year olds is just the most hectic thing you can imagine (thank the Lord we never had triplets). When Cuddle Bug was first placed with us as a newborn, it took 3 months to really get settled and to get Little JT used to his new brother role. I fully expect that it will take at least 6 months to get us all used to our new family dynamic this time. Sweet Pea was placed with us 4 months ago. So, we have 2 months to get our act together! ;) Every little thing we do, from breakfast to outings, is about 10x more difficult. Here are just some of the things that I have learned with three young kiddos: -Getting in the mom taxi takes about