Managing Two Under Three Alone: Seeking Tips for Survival Without Support
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I use music a lot to help me juggle when I have my two on my own. If I have some fun music on I can sing and dance a little whilst also doing chores/cooking, and they join in with the actions and freestyle dancing - most of the time anyway! ☺️ Think a little outside the box, it doesn’t have to be kids specific songs. My girls love ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, ‘Shake Your Tail feather’, ‘My Girl’, and Hey Duggee’s Stick Song 🙈😂 I just go with whatever works. I throw in the odd Hokey Cokey and Blacklace Superman too. It’s hard though! Sending strength ❤️
I have an almost 10 month old and an almost 3 year old (3 in January). I manage chores either when my youngest sleeps and get my eldest involved I.e give him a cloth etc and ask him to help. I also ask him to load the washing machine which keeps him busy while I clean the toilet etc. If my youngest is awake I ask my eldest to read her a book or entertain her in some way and again it allows me to do chores. I also have to do it over a few days. I rarely manage to do the whole house in one go. I usually clean the kitchen whilst they are eating too which means I can watch them but still be busy and they are occupied xx
I have a 2 year old and 5 month old, the first 3 months were so difficult and I couldn’t do basic things like chores or cooking dinner and everything was a struggle. Now we’re in a much better place and my routine is like this most days 10am - get out of bed 10-11am - breakfast & chores 11-4pm - play and entertain the toddler and baby (chat gpt have good suggestions of activities you can do with them both) 4-5pm - chores 5-6pm - bath and cook dinner 7pm - book and bed Once the kids are in bed more chores like washing up for day, emptying dishwasher, doing laundry and putting away clothes - I just feel like the jobs are never ending Hope this helps and just remember everything is a just a phase and things will always get easier!