I've found it's logistically more difficult to do things as a family with three kids. Dan and I are outnumbered. It is especially difficult right now, since one kid is a baby and another is a high-maintenance toddler.
(Is 'toddler' the right word for Preston? He is still two. He's not technically a pre-schooler yet, but he seems too old to still be considered a toddler.
(Is 'toddler' the right word for Preston? He is still two. He's not technically a pre-schooler yet, but he seems too old to still be considered a toddler.
One activity I have figured out is rollerskating.
(Excuse the blurry pictures. The lighting was poor.)
Preston gets an age-appropriate, three-wheeled scooter, and the baby rides in a stroller. Tyson (seen far right in the picture below) is getting better on his skates all the time. He is still slow moving, but he can pick himself up when he falls.
Now, if I could only figure out how to tackle the water park with all three kids. My only solution is to leave the baby with a sitter or take a babysitter with us.
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You guys are so brave! Skating looks like a lot of fun. As for the water park, I say bring a babysitter or an older niece or nephew to help out.
Ummm...I agree. 3 kids is hard. I can't really decide if having the 4th and oldest is better or worse. While he helps keep the almost 6 year old busy, the 2 year old wants to be with them. They, however, do not slow down enough for him to keep up. I'm constantly trying to locate the tag along 2 year old. Who, by the way, I still refer to as a toddler as well. I think until they hit 3 or even 4 do they lose that title officially. At least in the medical world.
The baby just...is there. She's not even rolling over yet, so she can pretty much be left in her seat or on the floor and be fine. Most of the time, I find her in someone's arms. Getting totally spoiled.
Eventually you figure it all out. Three was the very hardest for us.
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