At what point does leaving the house become NOT such a monumental undertaking? So far, I've only gotten grocery shopping down...And even that requires mental preparation.
So I'm either over thinking it, completely incompetent (entirely possible) or it is actually really fucking hard when kids are this age.
It seems like I end up exhausted or regretful with just about everything else I attempt. Please tell me I'm not alone and how soon it will get easier.
If you don't have good news - just lie to me.
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Haha. It does get easier with age. I found it pretty easy around 15-18 months? By 2, it's simple--as long as you avoid public tantrums. ;) And then when you start potty training, it becomes impossible again. So, you get like 4 easy months. :)
Now that I have 2 kids, I'm back to being intimidated at the thought of leaving the house. Being outnumbered is no joke.
First off, your labels on this post crack me up. My daughter is 22m and 4 days a week I have my 2.5 year old niece as well. Yes, 12m is hard and yes it gets easier! You are also probably over thinking it a bit as well. They smell fear! Lol My suggestion- be prepared and then relax (and most especially don't worry about other people!). I carry a bag of snacks and a small activity bag with books and a color wonder pad. Our family motto, when in doubt feed the mouth! It's gonna be okay! (oh, and I do have dum dums and my iPhone which I use as a last resort. Bribery is a perfectly acceptable form of parenting!)
I've taken to only doing one or two big things on errand days. Ex. Leave at 10am - drive 45 minutes to town while Stella naps. Do Target & the grocery store. Leave town at 2pm to drive 45 minutes home while Stella naps. It works out okay, but ONLY if I have snacks with too (or stop and have a quick lunch with a friend somewhere. It's like anything else - you'll get more and more into the routine of it!
As long as there's a car seat involved, I think it will always be a clusterfuck.
Eh, potty trained kids are pretty easy when they can communicate with you. I did a fast errand this afternoon to the grocery store with both Sam and Anna, and it was no big deal. No monumental undertaking at all,and that was with 2 2 year olds.
Totally gets easier.
Then they start reaching for stuff and you had no idea their wingspan was so wide!
heehee
I've been in my house for 10 months now. Lol. Let me know when it's okay to come out.
Well, I only know taking TWO out and that's always been hard. Kudos to the commenter above who said taking two two year olds was easy--I've found it's certainly easier than when I would be taking two one year olds out but I wouldn't call it easy!
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