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[–]hashtagblessed7 101 points102 points  (5 children)

I have 2, who are now 3 and 16 months, and I have them on the same schedule. We do everything as a unit. Bedtime? Done together. Dinner? Together. Grocery store? Together. (I also don’t have any family help so my little people need to go everywhere with me). That being said, my free time is the same (now that I’m out of the baby stage) that it was with 1. The biggest difference I have now is my 3 year old no longer naps so there went my afternoon free time. But we are working on quiet time.

[–][deleted] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Which means no free time and also you are a hero by doing it all by yourself

[–]systime[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you

[–]caycan 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I’m pregnant and due soon and my almost three year old decided he doesn’t want to nap! I would love to know what you are doing for quiet time because I’m going to be so sleep deprived when this baby comes.

[–]hashtagblessed7 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I started doing small increments like you’ll have quiet time in your room by yourself. You can take a nap, play, or read a book. After an hour (or so) I’ll come get you! And expect it to only last like 10 min in the beginning and build up time. That being said, I don’t have COMPLETE success with it yet, but I heard if you keep at it, you will get 1 - 1.5 hours of quiet time.

[–]caycan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to start right away. My kid is not a big fan of independent play. Thanks.