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TTCwithHope
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Posted 4/25/15 8:12 PM  |
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MrsGmomof3
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Re: Question for parents of 3 or more school-aged children.
The hardest part is all the juggling. Who has practice, or a game, or a birthday party, or an activity, and when 2 land on the same day at the same time its a pain in the a$$.
Of course I do not regret it... I always wanted 3 kids. Its hectic though. I have to restrict them to 1 sport each season or else we live in the car. It's non-stop juggling.
On the plus side, theyre older now... more self-sufficient. They are all close in age and good to each other and they take care of each other. When one is having a problem, the others help.
Mine are in 6th grade, 4th grade and 2nd grade
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| Posted 4/26/15 6:48 PM |
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busymomonli
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Question for parents of 3 or more school-aged children.
I cannot comment on having three children. I can, however, comment on having older children. Mine are 15 and 12. I (without a doubt) find it easier to parent now that they are older. They are independent, mature, can have a semi- adult conversation. Of course, everything cost more as they get older, even down to school supplies. They both need computers for school, expensive calculators, school trips, going out with friends, etc. High school years are the most expensive, and then...there's college expense.
And while parents always will worry, as they get older the worries become bigger. Drugs, sex, bullying, driving, peer pressure, grades, college, the list goes on.
Having said all that, they are awesome little adults. I have two, and always wanted three. We decided to stop at two because, financially, we were overwhelmed. I do regret not having the third, but my kids are happy and healthy and for that I am grateful.
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| Posted 4/27/15 8:40 AM |
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2boys1girl
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Re: Question for parents of 3 or more school-aged children.
Posted by MrsGmomof3
The hardest part is all the juggling. Who has practice, or a game, or a birthday party, or an activity, and when 2 land on the same day at the same time its a pain in the a$$.
Of course I do not regret it... I always wanted 3 kids. Its hectic though. I have to restrict them to 1 sport each season or else we live in the car. It's non-stop juggling.
On the plus side, theyre older now... more self-sufficient. They are all close in age and good to each other and they take care of each other. When one is having a problem, the others help.
Mine are in 6th grade, 4th grade and 2nd grade
This is pretty much it...except I have a 5th, 3rd and soon to be kindergartner...AND a baby on the way lol!
We juggle a lot with the extra curricular activities but that is our choice. I've actually realized that I do well in chaos and I love always having somewhere to be something to do with them.
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| Posted 4/27/15 10:23 AM |
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GraciesMom
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Re: Question for parents of 3 or more school-aged children.
K, 2nd and 4th here. All play multiple sports, and I work full time. I am OCD with their schedules and the large desk size calendar I keep is my best friend. My husband and I handle getting them where they need to be 50/50 which is so important otherwise it wouldnt work for our busy schedules. My older 2 are girls and 20 months apart so they are pretty close, self sufficient and pretty helpful when needed. Which allows for any extra attention my son needs. BUt at the end of the day we are all in it together, everyone helps everyone, everyone gets mommy and daddy time, and they have built in play dates! I have zero regrets, you manage emotionally, socially and financially.
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| Posted 4/27/15 10:33 AM |
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Re: Question for parents of 3 or more school-aged children.
Posted by busymomonli
I cannot comment on having three children. I can, however, comment on having older children. Mine are 15 and 12. I (without a doubt) find it easier to parent now that they are older. They are independent, mature, can have a semi- adult conversation. Of course, everything cost more as they get older, even down to school supplies. They both need computers for school, expensive calculators, school trips, going out with friends, etc. High school years are the most expensive, and then...there's college expense.
And while parents always will worry, as they get older the worries become bigger. Drugs, sex, bullying, driving, peer pressure, grades, college, the list goes on.
Having said all that, they are awesome little adults. I have two, and always wanted three. We decided to stop at two because, financially, we were overwhelmed. I do regret not having the third, but my kids are happy and healthy and for that I am grateful.
Yes, this is perfectly said and the truth. While they get easier in certain ways as they get older, it gets harder in many ways. I have 2 and can't imagine right now adding in a 3rd to the mix. I know it does work for many people though so it all depends on your situation.
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| Posted 4/27/15 1:44 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Question for parents of 3 or more school-aged children.
I have an 11 year old, a 9 year old and a 3 year old. The hardest part is being in two places at once and having to drag a 3 year old with me everywhere. He's so good though and really takes it in stride. he doesn't know any different. Between the afterschool clubs and activities and their respective sports, I am always in the car dropping off, picking up, driving them some place.
They are in private school as well and now that my 3rd, and last, is entering school, the tuition rises. It's a sacrifice we make and we are well aware their are other options, but for now, it's going well and the kids are excelling.
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| Posted 4/27/15 10:53 PM |
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Lauren82
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Re: Question for parents of 3 or more school-aged children.
Posted by CunningOne
I have an 11 year old, a 9 year old and a 3 year old. The hardest part is being in two places at once and having to drag a 3 year old with me everywhere. He's so good though and really takes it in stride. he doesn't know any different. Between the afterschool clubs and activities and their respective sports, I am always in the car dropping off, picking up, driving them some place.
I agree...I have an 8, 6, and 2 year old and all I do after work is chauffeur everyone around! My girls do dance, acting, Girl Scouts, and soccer...we are always running! Between getting everyone where they need to be and working, I am bone tired every night!
The expense of 3 kids is also scary...my girls are in a lot of expensive activities and some months it feels like I am writing checks constantly!
That said, I am still thinking about a 4th...
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| Posted 4/28/15 10:30 PM |
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Re: Question for parents of 3 or more school-aged children.
I have a 9, 7, 5 and 1 year old.
I wanted to get the attached custom plate for my vehicle because I feel like all I do is drive my children from here to there or from there to here. 
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