When I first found out I was pregnant with our third child, I couldn’t imagine how this was going to workout. I, barely keeping it together as a mother of two, didn’t initially respond well to the thought of three.
It also ruined my whole theory of the “perfect” family. In my mind, it was a family of four, boy and girl. This I already had.
:{{ Big F-A-T Positive }}:
Now, I am not gonna say, I didn’t think it could happen, considering “how” this happens.
I just didn’t think it would happen to me. Yes, very cliche’.
Dude, its hella easy! She is such a good baby, smiling at everything and everyone. She has managed to master milestones before giving me the chance to experience my usual, stress induced panic, assuming while pregnant, I broke my baby with my small but frequent, guilty caffeine indulgences. The best part is, I don’t have time to stress about these stupid things anymore.
She is going to be my “Lazy Child”. You know that one, that the parents finally became laid back with? Yeah, that’s Kaders! (It’s really “Kadee”, but Kaders, just sounds so cute. Kind of like Tators.)
Now, before you start in on me, I am an even better parent then I was with my other two, even laid back. I don’t panic when they eat dirt, poop gets on the couch or they have a fever, drawings on the wall are now photographed as art and if you don’t like whats for dinner, STARVE! This isn’t a Denny’s and I don’t work for tips.
Nah, I don’t really say that….yet. My oldest is six, but believe me, its one of my “Awesome Mom” Statements and the list is getting pretty long and the anticipation is killing me.
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Thanks. Its actually a sippy cup. I’m not sure of the brand, I got it at walmart, one of the cheapy ones. =]
I cannot tell you just how much I relate to this! I feel like a much better parent now that I have three and I too have grown to appreciate (or at least document) things like writing on the walls.
So to all that are scared at the thought of +2, +3, or more this is a great lesson learned. Sometimes "lazy" is better
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What a sweet blog! You can really tell you love being a mommy. This post actually made me sad that we decided to make sure there would be no baby #3 after our two very busy boys. I might have had a sweet little relaxed and smiling baby like yours!
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I once heard years ago a general rule of thumb on parenting:
Your first child will be treated like fine bone china. Your second child will be treated like crystal. Your third child will be treated like pyrex. Your fourth (or more) child will be treated like tupperware.
Based on my experience, I would say this is a fairly fair assessment of many parents I know… Not all, but many.
Glad that your little one is such an easy baby.
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Ive never heard of that, but it sounds true to me. Although, I don’t want to have another to verify, lol!
I only have 2 but I'm way more relaxed with Lily. Although with her clutzy fearlessness its not easy. It didn't help that Aiden has a heart defect that was repaired when he was 4 months old so we were extremely careful with him. Everything freaked me out.
I didnt know that about Aiden. I’m glad it all worked out for you all. Lily is an awesome child. Mucho love!
I find I'm more laid back with the 3rd too
And I'm actually looking forward to a 4th – my perfect family has even numbers 
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Perfect video, love it! I may have said that a time or two, without the lick….I don't work for tips either.
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LMAO, thanks for commenting Cari. You’re killing my anticipation! JK
Our third child was a suprise too and a wonderful one at that!! I have found my third child to be the bonus kid, I'm much more relaxed than I was with the other two and it was much easier for me to go from 2 to 3 than 1 to 2. I think since I was split in two already, the extra child meant more work, but no more stress. I love being a family of 5 and we are having a ball as well!! Congratulations!!
Wow, 5!! WTG Momma! Thats awesome. I agree about the third being easier than two. Thanks for reading.