I get asked this question all the time. "How do you get stuff done with kids?" I don't know if I can really answer that question perfectly, but I will at least share with you all a few tips that I feel have helped me get more done with five kids around.
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I probably get this question in my email, IG or Youtube once or twice every week. In fact, I literally just clicked over to Youtube for a minute to upload this video and I had a notification with someone asking me.."How do you make videos when you have kids?"
Although most ask out of honest curiosity, some people ask it accusingly, like certainly you must be neglecting your children if you're writing a blog and making Youtube videos.
Since there has been so much interest on this topic, I thought it was high time I share my thoughts.
So, first of all, I want to go on the record saying that I don't think have five kids as hard as having one kid times five. Did that even make sense? Basically what I'm saying is, yes its hard to have five kids. Its even more challenging, chaotic and more work than having one or two BUT not exponentially so. I feel like some things get easier the more you have.
I say this, because I often get looks of horror from a frazzled mom of one who can't imagine life being any crazier than it already is.
When you have several kiddos, you have to get more laid back about little things that maybe a mom of one has the time to stress over. Plus, they keep eachother company, so they aren't asking you to jump in for a game of hide and seek.
One morning last week my sister had my girls over for a sleepover. This left me home with the three boys, ages 5, 2 and 4 months. I had two less kids, but it didn't feel any less stressful. In fact, I wanted my helper girls back. I needed my baby holders.
Some things truly do get easier the more kids you have, especially if the older ones are becoming responsible enough to help with things around the house. Such is the case with my older girls. They do come with their own unique challenges, but thats a another post for another time.
My seven tips for getting stuff done with kids around
1. Thinking/worrying less about little things.
When my first daughter was born I worried about her nursing and sleeping schedule, what outfit she was wearing, when she would start solids.....etc. etc. etc. If one could worry about, this first time mom right here worried about. The amount of time and mental energy I devoted to worrying about things that ultimately make no difference kept me from getting done the things I really wanted to accomplish. With a little perspective, and experience under my belt, I am able to push those little cares aside and focus on bigger things.
2. I don't bargain hunt.
This may come as a surprise to you, but I buy stuff full price.
Sure, if I see something I actually need for a good price I'm totally going to snag it up. No brainer. But, seek them out, I will not! I seriously used to waste so much time and mental energy trying to find the best deals on things. Searching high and low for those 2T jeans in good condition on buy/sell/trade sites, scanning the free list on Craigslist for free five gallon buckets and t-posts (OK, I totally made the specific items up, but it helps to paint the picture.)
These days I see more value in time spent pursuing my dreams than wasting a couple bucks on new jeans for my kid.
If I need something I'm going to run to Target, or better yet, spend two seconds ordering it from Amazon.
3. Letting my kids get dirty.
You know how much time I would waste worrying about the cleanliness of my kids? Like way toooo much!
I let them get muddy and play in the hose. While they'e romping in the ...
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