I’m really struggling

[DSsnmum]

I’m a SAHP with 3 DC, a 4 year old and twins who are almost 3. One twin has special needs. I’m really struggling with managing all 3. One is very boisterous and doesn’t sit still for any length of time. The one with special needs doesn’t like to join in with anything, play doh, painting etc, she just throws it all on the floor. The eldest would spend all day on an ipad if I let him. I have physio and speech and language things I should be doing with DD but can’t as the other two interrupt, fight etc and I can’t get a minute with her. I can’t get cleaning or washing done. Arts and crafts become chaos trying to help all 3. They play with something for 5 minutes and then they are on to the next thing. The 2 boys fight a lot, starts as playing then ends up an argument. They don’t like any of the same things on tv and won’t sit long enough to watch a film. We are in a tier 3 area so can’t visit friends or family, and the weather is atrocious, can’t get out much with them which would help the boys. Not sure what I’m asking for here, it’s just been a really tough half term so far!

[AriettyHomily]

That sounds like bloody hard work and I'm not surprised you are struggling.

Can you still bubble with someone in T3 for support?

[DeborahAlisonphillipa]

No advice but that sounds very difficult and pandemic restrictions makes it much worse. you’re doing a great job keeping it all together. Hopefully school for eldest and nursery or playgroup for twins soon and you can keep one twin out for half day and do exercises when just you?

[Friendsoftheearth]

Do you have any help? I think you need to reset your expectations personally, and go easy on what is achievable. I think anyone would struggle given what you have described. Is more support possible?

[DSsnmum]

Thank you the replies. The eldest is at school so that definitely helps, it is easier then. The twins do 2 mornings a week at nursery. That is a good idea putting one twin in and keeping DD at home, we could try that after Christmas when they are entitled to more hours. It’s just been such a bad week so far!

[Friendsoftheearth]

Invest in warm waterproofs for all and start finding puddles, and parks fun even in the pouring rain, my little dc love a rainy day! Channel peppa pig!