Two Under Two

I’ve been gone a while in maternity leave and I just wanted to check in here.

What are everyone’s tricks and tips for getting things done with kiddos. I’m finding it much harder with two now. Sometimes I just want to eat! Haha. But I only have two hands, so...

I’d love to have someone who comes over just for short times. Or figure out a great way to balance it all on my own. It’s tough!

So what’s your technique? Does anyone use a regular sitter?

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I mostly am stay at home mama. If you ever need a day or 2 a week to have someone come over and give s hand so you can relax, give me a shout! Would love to help out a mama of 2 babies! I know how hard it can be.
Make sure you get some mama time alone. Only way to keep sanity! 😊

A modular gate that I use to separate the living area from kitchen/dining. I'm using it last now that my youngest is 15 months, but it's great for allowing them a safe space to play while I do things like cook dinner or run upstairs real fast.

I try to set them up with snacks and toys before I get started on anything. The golden time for getting stuff done is when they're both sleeping!

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