Here is one of the many ways we ensure the older kids are getting enough time with mom & dad ❤️❤️🤗 Is it still pool season for you? We are in San Diego, CA and even though it’s September, it’s one of the hottest times of year here 🥵
My parents had 8 and my dad would also do check in’s meaning he would do 1 to 1 when able. My mom was a SAHM and dad worked 5-6 days a week sometimes 10-12 hour shifts. I’ll never forget that he took me to Wendy’s and go me a Chocolate Frosty. He sat and asked me what was on my mind. I sat and let everything off my chest from sibling situations, my mom, and friends 😂. I let it all out while he listened and never interrupted. I never felt a sense of rush or judgement for my concerns as an 8 year old. I felt special. I felt like I mattered. As we got up to leave he said that if I ever wanted to talk again, just let him know. I knew that I could trust he’ll do just that. I regarded that privilege as sacred only to use it when I really really needed it. Fast forward 35 years later, that one moment was the only time needed because it was great knowing that he would always be there when I needed him. Good job to you both ❤
Just so you know, cuz i didnt until my kids were at swimming lessons, never wrap their towel over their arms. If they trip they wont be able to catch themselves ❤
@@chrissyhorton ❤️i got in trouble at swim lessons when my oldest was 3 🤦🏻♀️ lol that sounds wonderful. You are such an amazing mom! Im on baby # 4 and love watching you.
I recently found your account and love your content!! I’m bummed I didn’t find it sooner when I lived in the San Diego area (and attended the same church you guys do! I loved Fr. Anthony!) but sending love from Virginia!
Did you use Swimply? We weren’t looking for a house with a pool but ours came with one. It’s been the best thing for kids. It’s locked up like Fort Knox with fences and alarms and locks for safety 😅 but they love it. We’re in PA so it’s definitely not warm enough anymore. 😂
Sometimes I wonder why I'm chronically tired, and then I remember - oh yeah! My oldest is a toddler and then I have a baby! 😅 All hands on deck at all times with these ages, ha.
Not from America… how does pool day work? I thought most people in America had pools in their back yards? Did you have to hire this place out all for yourself?
It’s my parent’s pool 😂 and no definitely not most people in America have pools. 🤗 are backyard pools more common here than any other country? Yes but it’s not a majority of people who have one ❤️💙
Our weather is acting like mother nature is menopausal right now, one day she is a frigid BEEEP and the next she is having a hot flash that brings us into the 90's! I've got a space heater AND a fan in my bedroom right now just in case she has another swing :P I am happy you're still getting great weather 8 weeks postpartum though! Not that most people WANNA swim in the first month or so after but dang it would've sucked to have finally been cleared to do so and it been too cool to enjoy being outside for long!
Sunscreen should be applied at least 1/2 hour prior to sun exposure, so save yourself some time and apply sunscreen while you are wrangling them into swimsuits!
I love this for you. This comment is for the mamas that are still in the trenches at 8 weeks postpartum, I see you. At this time I was not out doing things like this. I was struggling, pumping 100% while trying to still make breastfeeding work and felt like I was losing my mind. I'm happy for the moms that are doing great postpartum, but also nice to know that's not most moms. If you are in the trenches, it will get better, I promise. It won't be overnight, but it will slowly get better until you realize, wow I actually feel like I can breathe again. You got this mamas!!❤ For reference, I'm 5 months PP with my second and around 3-4 months PP things started to feel much better.
The breastfeeding tie down kinda sucks at times. My daughter is 5 months and will not take a bottle for the life of me so that 2-3 hour time limit for me to go out is so real.
