We recently added to our little family with the birth of our second son. We often remarked with our first child that we were naive in our thoughts and opinions of parenting. We learned a lot over the past three years.
So I guess it was naivety that allowed us to think having another wouldn't be that much more work. Our older son had some challenges, but he's a generous and polite three year old. So that means we we're pros now! Right? Oh so very, very wrong!
Just trying to get out of the house is like a three ring circus. First, our three year old gets up. He's always up first. Something about his biological clock says the moment there is even a hint of dawn, its time to wake the house. He is a morning person like no other; its like we pumped an IV solution of sugar water into him through the night or something. Just ready to go the moment those blue eyes pop open. Next is mom, who while never really a morning person, could handle mornings decently until now. Now its mandatory for a large cup of coffee and about an hour before I can converse coherently. Next is most likely the baby ready for his next feeding and diaper change. Lastly, is dad, who likes to sleep as long as possible. At this point time is limited and mom and dad both are rushing around trying to get things ready. Three year old is running around, doing anything he can to delay getting dressed, baby is fussy and we're still trying to finish the morning coffee. By the time we actually get out of the house we're late and ready for a nap!
All this illustrates just how wrong we were. Easy? No, there is no easy.
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