How Do I Feel about Having Three Kids?
Here’s my reply if anyone ever asked what I feel about having three kids :
Having three kids is challenging.
Because we need to deal with three different temperaments, and unique characters daily.
They can make your day, but they too can make you feel you’ve failed big time as a parent.Yes, they’re fun to be with, but they can also be quite tough to handle at times.
Their giggles can make you feel all warm and fuzzy, but their bickering and screaming can numb the mind.
They can make your day, but they too can make you feel you’ve failed big time as a parent.
They can play oh-so-sweetly with each other, but they too can snatch and scream.
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Having said that though, here’s one thing that I definitely will say about having three kids:
To have been entrusted with these three little people is one HUGE privilege that God has given to me.
And I seriously mean it.
I learn so much from parenting these three little ones.
I learn more about juggling and squeezing my time,
about managing and controlling my own emotions,
about giving,
about self-denial,
about forgiving,
about closing one eye and simply laughing at small matters,
and most importantly, about depending upon God for strength, patience and mercy.
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Life as a Mom of three little children is not easy.
But it sure is a privilege that I know I must be grateful for every day.
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Hi-5 from a mom of 3 kids too! What u said..makes me nod all the way!
Lovely kids(and gift) you’ve been entrusted there!
Cheers!
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alohamolly:
Hi – 5!! =D
And here’s for that extra dose of strength and patience I’m sure you and I need everyday! =D
I only need to handle one preschooler and one baby and the screaming is already mind-numbing! The non-stop chattering from my girl alone is enough to drive me nuts sometimes (my mum says she got that from me so it’s like pay back time.. hahaha).
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Haha … yes, the timing of those questions and chattering can be a bit off ! =D
Yes, you’re great mother. While you can take care of them (and your husband of course), you can also work on other hand. Its not easy.
So, my wife not really approve me for the 3rd baby giving the fact that the young baby girl still small (1y7m only).
So… for you, just keep it going. You’re a great mother!
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AhJian:
Thank you for the encouragement! Juggling everything is not easy, seriously …
I tell my kids, I am one who LOVES to sleep. But I can’t sleep as much as I want now, because I have responsibilities and tasks to complete everyday, esp. when they’re all off to sleep. I hope through sharing with them such thoughts, they grow up learning more about being responsible and appreciating what their parents do. And I do think the older ones have started to understand what we’re sharing with them. It’s a process.