The Realities of Motherhood

Welcome back to The Realities of Motherhood!

This month we’re hearing from Mum of two adorable boys, Kelly. Kelly also has a website Mummy Moments Dublin where she shares all about her life, love of food and family adventures(check it out) We were delighted when Kelly shared this piece with us and think the little list is something all parents can relate to!!

We hope you enjoy x

Realities of motherhood - Pip and Pear weaning

The Realities Of Being A Mum Of Two

We are 10 months now being a family of four and here are some of the things I’ve learnt along the way: My boys have a 3 year gap so you are contending with different needs which is sometimes great, sometimes hard and sometimes quite hilarious!

NAPS – If the stars align and when my eldest used to take a nap and they would actually nap at the same time it was the stuff of small miracles.

POOP – With 2, one toilet trained but one in nappies you seem to wipe A LOT of bums, it definitely takes up a considerable portion of my day!

SLEEP – A bit like the naps above, you just hope that once you’ve re settled one at night the other doesn’t wake-we have 2 not so great sleepers so any sleep is precious in our house.

NOISE – Quiet moments are seldom and certainly more a thing of the past. Busy boys makes for a busy house.

FUN – It’s busy, tiring and loud but my goodness it is definitely double fun. Seeing them interact as siblings is mesmerising. Already there is a little bond formed and that is just gorgeous to see.

PLAN – If you thought you were busy with one, two brings it to a whole new level so where you can plan, do, if it makes it all a little easier then it’s worth it. From clothes, to meals to activities-a lot of planning goes on in our house!

LOVE – It might be double the fun but it’s quadruple if not more on the love stakes. Having another boy to see grow before our eyes, the love between them as brothers, the pride in their Dad’s eyes-makes all the good, bad and the complete madness of it all completely worthwhile.