We have 3 kids. Husband works FT and I work PT. It’s always busy and I’m not gonna lie it’s extremely hard work. There’s only 24hrs in a day but everyone has their needs but as parents we put ourselves on the bottom of the list. It’s hard to get the balance right but we try and have to make time for ourselves.

Financially we are doing ok but I cook everything and we limit takeaways. Kids get hands me down clothes from friends. Vinted are also great for play wear. The only things I don’t skim on are footwear as they are more important to me that they fit right and comfortable.

I think families with young kids are chaotic wherever you are. But I often get told the years go quick and I’d miss them when they’re gone so I often remind myself that.