Terrible Two’s…I mean Two kids!

I thought going from 1 to 2 kids wouldn’t be too bad. But, it turns out to be much harder than I expected. Two kids make managing meal times, nap times and down time seem impossible.  My day is a flurry of activities to keep my kids occupied safe and engaged. Here are some tips to get you through the day with little ones. Feel free to add more and let us know what you do to keep your kids happy and yourself sane.

1. Have a plan – It can be as simple as taking the kids out to the park, reading them a book or picking a colour or letter and making that the hero of the day. I recently had a “B” day where we ate food that started with the letter B, watched a movie that started with the letter B and played with toys that started with the letter B – they loved it and we still have a lot more letters to go through.
2. Cook Ahead – I find cooking to be the worst of the daily chores! The only way I can get around it is to cook meals ahead of time and to cook enough to last 2-3 days. I often to do something basic that can be reheated or turned into something else the next day.  For instance grilled chicken one day can be chicken quesadillas on day to or soup on day 3.
3. Stick to a Schedule – I’m a stickler for nap times and meal times. If these things don’t happen on schedule my kids have an awful day. Getting 2 kids down for a nap at the same time can be difficult and it doesn’t always happen for us. But, I try to ensure the kids have been active in the morning and had enough to fill their bellies at lunch

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