Sometimes I wonder… what did I do with all my free time before kids? Having the responsibility of looking after a small human x2 is far from easy, but it is the most rewarding feeling at the end of the day. When I look back at my single days (having only myself worry about) I don’t know why I didn’t accomplish more with my time. With two kids I find myself accomplishing more than ever, or so it seems!

I have learned so much about myself as a mom. Staying motivated especially when you have a toddler chasing after you or vise versa… you don’t have much time to sit back. But I have learned that I need to keep going to get things done. I’ve compiled my top three tips below, for day-to-day life with two adorable kiddies.

1: Being organized is key for staying on top of everything. If my house is in order then my mind is clear and I feel much better.

2: Patience.  I may look like a very patient person, but that goes in hand with my serious multi-tasking issues. I can sometimes be impatient which can lead to trying to conquer 4 tasks all at once… and sometimes that ends badly – a few broken dishes, a few tantrums, a quart of paint all over the carpet, arriving at the mall only to realize you left the stroller at home, a full latte in your favourite mug all over the road. What I have learned is that everything cannot get done at once and to stop rushing. With kids, rushing is the worst thing you can do, something is bound to throw everything off. Kids need you to be patient with them… patience will work for everyone’s benefit in the long run.

3. It’s important to be prepared ahead of time. Multi-tasking is a necessity and is a skill you will certainly learn once you become a mom. Conquering everything in one day, now that is the trait of a Super Mom. Juggling two kids is a handful, so when is comes to all their needs it’s all about finding a balance. Having my day structured helps both me and my kids recharge. Without a solid 2 hour nap Jack is thrown off for the day, and this is where majority of tantrums come into play. In other words, we love those long naps and hope to keep them around for awhile!

Parenting is hard (we never believe our parents until we are parents, and they are 110% right). There are so many stages and little things you discover as a parent. I never really analyzed or questioned how I was raised until I had my own kids. It’s simply a lifelong job, and I love it. I have a purpose. I am grounded. I have a job to do everyday and I love the smiles I receive in return (not always the odd bite to the leg). As a mom for the past two years, I have learned more about myself and what I am passionate about… and how to turn my hobbies into something more. I am a creative person to begin with,  and it was when I started to own my first home that I discovered my passion for interior design and making my own projects. Somewhere in my daily schedule, I try to make time for that. Kids are unpredictable, so sometimes things don’t aways go as planned. That is why it’s important to be flexible and enjoy those moments while your babies are still babies.

Here is a glimpse into our daily routine throughout the week – This is what we consider a typical day.

6:30 – 7 am, Jack/ Max wake up and I get them dressed for the day.

8 am, we drop Brent off at work. When we get home we eat breakfast, I nurse Max, we brush teeth and then I get myself ready.

9:30 am, we head to the gym. We are usually home around 11 am. Jack always falls asleep in the car before we get home so I carry him up to bed. I nurse Max again, we play, I take a shower and then prepare lunch. I have been going to the gym for 4 months now, and I really enjoy it. It gives me a little break from the kids and a chance for me to focus on myself while living a healthy lifestyle. Also, Jack and Max have a chance to play and socialize with other kids and adults.

12 pm, I eat lunch and put Max down for a nap. This is usually when I have my own free time for a few hours. Whatever I need to accomplish without kids, this is my only time slot besides after bedtime.

2 pm, Jack wakes up from nap and he eats lunch. We play together, Max wakes up and he nurses. We visit the park, go for a walk, Jack helps with household chores, sometimes we do groceries/ run errands.

4:45 pm, we pick Brent up from work, or sometimes right after the gym (11 am) we pick Brent up so he has a car for the rest of the day. I prepare supper, Jack beats daddy up and we eat around 5:30 pm. After supper we clean up and spend time playing with the kids.

6:30-7 pm, Brent and I bathe the kids and put their jammies on.. and of course we usually do too. Brent and Jack usually have another round of play fighting before tractors take over on Youtube.

By 7:30 – 8 pm, Jack picks out a book and off to bed he goes. Max has a final feeding and he goes to bed too.

8 pm, Brent and I have free time to spend together and we also use this time to tackle anything we want to kid free. Trips to DQ included.

Around 2 am, I get a wake up call from Max. After Max feeds (approx. 15 mins) I head back to bed… fingers crossed Jack doesn’t wake up (Jack is still an restless sleeper).

Here are a few pictures taken throughout the week! Follow our life-journey in real time on Instagram. 

What is your day-to-day life like with kiddies at home? How do you manage it all? What do you like to do with your spare time? I’d love to hear about how you organize your time with kids at home. Leave your story in the comment section below!

Thanks for reading!

Kass :)