If you have 2 under 3's-how do you get anything done?!

[lovemybuggy]

Cos im finding it really hard!
Any tips/advice?

send them to bed in the afternoon for a nap, or give them a duster and ask them to dust the door and help mummy...they think its fun...

Don't have 2 under 3's but it seems that way!!

When they both had naps (she's too big now ), I used to stagger their naps - so I always had 1 with me but for a good few hours didn't have 2.

I sit them round the dining table with glue, crayons etc and paper when I'm cooking. (Open plan kitchen) So can supervise and cook with minimum interference. This way they are not fighting. Works for a good 20 mnts.

how old are they lovemybuggy.
mine are now 20mths and 2.9yrs [and a nearly 5yr old] and tend not to sleep now so I get them to help.
sometimes I leave them to play while I do stuff or drawing at the table while I cook etc.
The only things I dont really do with them around is iron, gardening in the front[due to them being a liability by the road]

For the most part though, I have said 'Goodbye' to 'good housekeeping' - that seems to work the best!!

had 3 under 3's and a tip of a house

Strap them into highchairs at every meal time with as much food as they can eat - (sometimes a selection of toys & tv programmes too ) then belt round the house like a tornado, stopping just short of passing out after completing at least a couple of rooms each sitting. And obviously returning to check on them every few minutes, so doing the equivalant of 3 step classes at the same time....hmmm think I will watch this thread before I kill myself.

I strap em in high chairs and give them playdough/pens etc

of out in the garden with water and a paint brush

and I don't worry about the housework that much

but I now nolonger have 2 under three as DS1 was three last week

the other option of course is just never spend time in the house as then ti is either pristine or you dont see the mess because you are not there

Get a cleaner! Husband got me one after my 4th c-section as I wouldn't be able to do anything properly for 3 months. Have 4 DS's and at the time 3 under 5. I refuse to let her go even now. She does just enough hours to stop the house descending into utter chaos and grime.

Once 7pm comes it's a mad dash to get as much done before DS2 needs a feed. Fireman Sam on sky + has been a godsend also.

are you supposed to do housework as well.....

2 under 2 here and house never been cleaner. You see a quiet 15 mins and BOY do you make the most of it!

DD (2.4) is happy with cbeebies or colouring/duplo etc as long as she knows where I am. She also likes to help me though is scared of the hoover.

I either rush around madly while ds is asleep or do it with him in the sling or climbing up my leg crying. Unless the washing machine is going then he'll stand and watch it for 5-10 minutes! Until he was 5 months I did everything with him in the sling (or just didn't bother!)

DS2 (3.9 yrs) and DS3 (2.5 yrs) are only 16mths apart so i know where your coming from (also have DS1 who is 10 and DD who is 6)......oh and i'm pg so shall be there again with you soon!

but from experience it really is important not to get yourself stressed about it as that will do no good at all, don't try and do any 'big' things like clear outs etc its just not worth it - i make a list of jobs that need doing every week (like ironing, cleaning floors, changing bedding, polishing, cleaning bathroom, vacuuming, etc) then doing 1 or 2 things a day and crossing them off the list

general stuff like tidying toys, washing, putting things away, etc i would do with them helping me as it teaches them to help you, it may take a little longer though

Once they are older they will play together more so you can do more, but for just enjoy them and do stuff when you can - housework is always there!!

ds 2.8 dd 1.3

for 2.8 year my house was a tip.

i have now sent kids to nursery for 1 day a week.i do the floors, bathrooms and ironing the night before once they're in their bed. then in morning i do all the rest of housework while kids in nursery. then i have the afternoon to have some "me" time. this is when i book any waxing/dentist/hair appointment s i need done to stop me turning into a yeti with crooked teeth.

not only has my house began to look slightly tidy but i'm starting to look less like i've slept in a skip.

plus it was £40 cheaper to send 2 kids to nursery than hire a cleaner for the day.

i originally did nothing but cleaning on friday. then i realised if i did the big stuff the night before i would have a couple of free hours.

and kids absolutely adore nursery and coz they're so close in age they are in same room.

Thankyou all for your tips
My DCs are 2.5 and 9 mths,the youngest doesnt sleep much at all and rarely for more than 10 mins unless in the car.
DD (the eldest) is going through a stage of rolling around hugging DS on the floor but just that little bit too hard til he bangs his head!so its hard to do anything else but supervise.....
Its a good idea to sit them both in highchairs to get a bit done-will try that.
I like the idea of putting them into a nursery for the day as i would LOVE a bit of time to myself too!