tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post4275061535311328690..comments2023-12-28T06:30:30.527-05:00Comments on From Mrs. to Mama: How will I do winter with more than one?Mrs. Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08400154927719768544noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-81754051033996340192011-12-19T17:15:16.835-05:002011-12-19T17:15:16.835-05:00I park near the carts, put Nolan and Archer immedi...I park near the carts, put Nolan and Archer immediately in and away we go. We also invested in a good double stroller! My next purchase will be a "mommy hook" Lol.jessica ♥ The Fevered Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08287758298979040822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-47225382435187347742011-12-15T11:22:09.160-05:002011-12-15T11:22:09.160-05:00No worries! You learn to manage, because you HAVE...No worries! You learn to manage, because you HAVE to! I tend to wear the baby in the bjorn or moby wrap when I shop, put the 4 year old in the cart, and make the 7 year old walk beside me.Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Toohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236045431105674872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-5914654259008530332011-12-13T20:12:47.570-05:002011-12-13T20:12:47.570-05:00Ha - love this post! I have a (just turned) 4 year...Ha - love this post! I have a (just turned) 4 year old, 2 year old, and 1 year old and dread taking them out in the cold/snow. Actually, I also hate doing it in the rain. To the point where my (then) 3 year old would wake up and say, "Uh oh, it's raining. Guess we can't go ba-byes!"Dollops of Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972810307843283411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-55051385613429347122011-12-13T14:03:27.736-05:002011-12-13T14:03:27.736-05:00i have learned after 3 kids- yes it took me that l...i have learned after 3 kids- yes it took me that long- to do most of everything online, and to try and do it a month in advance if possible, which isn't always;-) i power shop, and i usually have atleast one or two w me bc my oldest is in elementary school, so i have a list in hand, baby sling for the baby strapped on, snacks for the toddler and i speed through whatever store i need to go to and only focus on the list- on the list or i get frusterated. it's not easy, especially when you have multiple layers of clothes on too!! but hang in there- it's still fun once the presents are unwrapped and the shopping is over;-)Jennifer of JennySue Makeuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479015467524348055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-42393270281403501662011-12-13T07:02:19.175-05:002011-12-13T07:02:19.175-05:00First of all, Elli looks super cute, as always. Su...First of all, Elli looks super cute, as always. Such a fashionista that child. She makes Auntie Jody so proud. And I totally agree with your dilemna! We went to Kohls the other day (I made Andy go with me) because 9 times out of 10 there is never a damn cart in sight. And we have been in winter up here for about 2 weeks now & let me tell you it doesn't get any easier... my arms still burn and my biceps are short of buff. haha. This is why I will (hopefully) planning out around the time I get pregnant with #2 so that Kennedy can help out! child labor what? :) just kiddinggggg. But still planning it out, god willing. OR a better idea would be, you guys just move here & then we can go out together shopping... and help eachother.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15885897400772910381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-30678516123530319322011-12-12T19:44:53.965-05:002011-12-12T19:44:53.965-05:00Oh my word. She DOES look adorable with all the wi...Oh my word. She DOES look adorable with all the winter gear on (even if it is a pain) =)Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353913904792737262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-34088160958694462242011-12-12T19:33:51.591-05:002011-12-12T19:33:51.591-05:00This post cracked me up!! And Elliana looks adorab...This post cracked me up!! And Elliana looks adorable...AS ALWAYS!!!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593846563274740544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-87636762108002708162011-12-12T19:03:41.384-05:002011-12-12T19:03:41.384-05:00This post is hilarious. I am a mother of a two yea...This post is hilarious. I am a mother of a two year old and a one year old. They are 16 months apart. I regularly break out in a sweat trying to get them ready. Particularly in the winter because there is so much more clothing involved. I use my big ass double stroller to shop because the kids can sit in the stroller and I can fill the basket underneath with my groceries. When my daughter was really little I wore her in a carrier while my son sat in the cart. When I shop with my husband, we each get a cart and a kid. Haha!Danielle-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00174861938011241438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-22361660405374774662011-12-12T16:30:13.287-05:002011-12-12T16:30:13.287-05:00I love this! I was literally giggling when I read ...I love this! I was literally giggling when I read this!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12372893993132523137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-81929825938111492412011-12-12T16:23:59.345-05:002011-12-12T16:23:59.345-05:00I pack the car before we leave, everything but the...I pack the car before we leave, everything but the kids goes in there, drinks, sunglasses, diapers, trucks, etc. My oldest has a mini backpack which I put stuff in and make him carry lol. He loves to help though and feels like he has this important job. <br /><br />I prefer parking 50 miles away from the store so we can take our time getting in and out (translation:My 4 year old likes to hit other cars with his door) I put the baby in his stroller and use a clip a hand basket to my mommy clip.<br /><br />Hope this helps and glad you survived!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060724827533415192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-6155898484846411262011-12-12T15:50:02.205-05:002011-12-12T15:50:02.205-05:00I also try to always park by the cart return :-) ...I also try to always park by the cart return :-) My kids are 14 months apart, and unfortunately my daughter wasn't walking yet when my son was born (she started at 17 months). It was quite the challenge, but somehow we managed. <br /><br />Now my kiddos are 4 and 3, and getting in and out of the store isn't a problem anymore since they can walk....but I still put them in the cart once we are in the store because it just makes our shopping trip so much more fun (and less stressful for momma!). Sometimes I get brave if we only need a couple things and have no time constraints, and let them walk in the store. My daughter does great because she is ok with my response of "not today" when she wants to "buy" something...my son is a bit more fussy and doesn't quite get that response yet :-) And I'm glad that it doesn't bother me if he decides to have a full blown tantrum in the middle of the store...I just pick him up and carry him and continue on. I figure any moms/dads that witness it may understand, and anyone else that doesn't...well-I just don't care ;-)<br /><br />I'm a new follower to your blog and enjoy reading along. Your daughter is adorable! Keep a small umbrella stroller on hand when you are out and about (our Kohls never has had carts either) it'll make a world of difference! I also have my "mom" purse that is just big enough to hold an extra outfit/undies for my daughter (just in case!) and a couple diapers/wipes for my son-who knows how to use the potty, but has very little interest :-( When I get the chance to leave the house on my own-I just throw my wallet in my small non-mom purse.<br /><br />Take Care!<br /><br />Amy @ http://aitonainen.blogspot.com/Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615999292598115070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-66041417728624277782011-12-12T15:49:32.669-05:002011-12-12T15:49:32.669-05:00New follower and I can so relate! Thankfully we&#...New follower and I can so relate! Thankfully we're not having big puffy jacket weather but today was my second outing with my toddler and 5 week old by myself and, man, was it stressful! Crying newborn, rambunctious toddler, FUN FUN FUN! I have no idea how people do it because I am seriously contemplating becoming a shut in... I don't really think my girls need to leave the house like ever again, right?!?Kaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820883410111345623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-32470122255110234982011-12-12T14:35:14.898-05:002011-12-12T14:35:14.898-05:00Been there, done that...many times, unfortunately!...Been there, done that...many times, unfortunately! It's funny to read about, but not so funny when you are actually doing it! Hope you enjoyed your wine though! Well deserved!!!<br />♥ Kynakyna...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07271509049697686005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-10202477426323494812011-12-12T13:41:49.063-05:002011-12-12T13:41:49.063-05:00you are hilarious!!!
of course she looks absolutel...you are hilarious!!!<br />of course she looks absolutely adorable...she ALWAYS does :)<br /><br />no idea how you all do it. here in southern california, we dont have the issues of snow...thank God!! although snow is gorgeous!!! :)Lindsay @ la vita dolcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751110321157929709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-30342792751887227562011-12-12T13:20:27.261-05:002011-12-12T13:20:27.261-05:00I was ;aughing reading this at work in my office!!...I was ;aughing reading this at work in my office!!<br /><br />I had to do the same thing this past weekend! NO ONE had carts! SO annoying! I only have a 13.5lb baby BUT STILL!! MY arms KILL today! NO JOKE! No Jillian Michaels needed for MY ARMS! hahaMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00438362912453747355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-43490762779118645662011-12-12T13:19:10.735-05:002011-12-12T13:19:10.735-05:00Those scary thoughts cross my mind all the time......Those scary thoughts cross my mind all the time...I think I've gotten one down...but 2?!?! And the old ladies in the stores...always rude, I don't get it - I expect it from the 18 year-old kid...but, the 85 year old mother of 4 and grandmother of 20...seriously?!<br /><br />Enjoy the snow!!the workaholic mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576073045308775735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-89694471374967764472011-12-12T12:15:08.478-05:002011-12-12T12:15:08.478-05:00My sister has 4. When I lived close she would some...My sister has 4. When I lived close she would sometimes ask me to go with her. I always felt I was dying a slow death. HOW SHE MANAGES ALONE!?! I don't know. She sometimes holds out for that double fire truck cart.. and even then she doesn't have room for everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-26870943900394394882011-12-12T12:12:52.719-05:002011-12-12T12:12:52.719-05:00If you're smart, you don't do it. You wait...If you're smart, you don't do it. You wait until your hubby gets home and then run your errands. It's not fun for you or the kids when they have to get in and out of everything when they are either freezing or way too hot with a bunch of stuff on. You do a one stop shop ONLY!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15386294996031459690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-76599174161512581072011-12-12T12:06:37.757-05:002011-12-12T12:06:37.757-05:00I also must add that any time i go to kohls i go i...I also must add that any time i go to kohls i go in with a stroller because they NEVER have a cart with a baby seat ...EVERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-34163926677050195792011-12-12T11:42:50.525-05:002011-12-12T11:42:50.525-05:00OMG. I can totally relate to your experience at K...OMG. I can totally relate to your experience at Kohls, even when its not the holidays. They always never have enough carts and when I do find one it's the one that doesn't have a toddler seat. I walk around and see all these people with no kids using the ones with seats and some with kids who should be walking (like 5 years old and up).<br /><br />Anytime I attempt to go out by myself with my twins I always break a sweat (in any weather). A stroller is my best friend. I will lug my twin stroller out when I shop (especially for small items). I use my stoller as a cart because one of them usually wants to walk. For regular stuff and groceries I usually do that without them or if I have to take them my husband is with me so we can take turns with the one who won't sit still.<br /><br />Its definitely hard but just have lots of patience. Mall or stores are crazy this December.<br /><br />And if its any consolation, if you were behind me with one item I would have totally let you go ahead. =)Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664482652925368052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-8159101125057069622011-12-12T11:32:21.560-05:002011-12-12T11:32:21.560-05:00She is DEFINITELY adorable!!!
I think the hardest...She is DEFINITELY adorable!!! <br />I think the hardest thing about winter and having more then one kid is having to bundle them up once you get to the stores. Its annoying that you shouldnt leave their coats on in their car seats, but hey im all for my kids being the safest they can be rather then it be more convenient for me. <br />Definitely make sure you keep a stroller in the car (even if its a tiny one) for those stores that dont have carts. It just makes it 100 times faster in my opinion. Invest in a double stroller once you have another one too. Even my 3 year old goes in the stroller if we need to go in the mall or a store with no carts. It makes my shopping trip faster and easier. <br />Maybe leave the diaper bag in the car if you really never have to use it, but at least its there if you DO need it.Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09920968573103319130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-10008430934926481082011-12-12T11:26:04.833-05:002011-12-12T11:26:04.833-05:00Now that I think about it, I don't believe our...Now that I think about it, I don't believe our Kohl's even HAS carts.. just those useless nets on wheels to dump your clothes in.. I'd rather carry them than have them get all wrinkled and fall off the hangers in those things. <br /><br />Elli looks super cute, glad you made it through!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478380807079506536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-60547962645865002992011-12-12T11:09:26.438-05:002011-12-12T11:09:26.438-05:00the obvious solution is to move to Hawaii and be m...the obvious solution is to move to Hawaii and be my neighbor. Elli and Lyla will have play dates on the beach. Okay, see you next year?Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087273623660708204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-14973375919249923622011-12-12T10:57:19.575-05:002011-12-12T10:57:19.575-05:00Our Kohls NEVER has carts either!! So annoying. An...Our Kohls NEVER has carts either!! So annoying. And S has gotten so heavy, the other day I made the mistake of trying to carry her and a basket at the grocery store. I may or may not have caused a cleanup in Aisle 2. Oops.<br /><br />E looks so adorable in her snowgear. I'm so impressed that hats/bows/headbands don't bother her. I can barely keep a hat or gloves on S!Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727340926504735890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-635077151130554932.post-58296927556197444582011-12-12T10:44:09.973-05:002011-12-12T10:44:09.973-05:00I only have 1 kiddo so I won't be much help, b...I only have 1 kiddo so I won't be much help, but I so can relate! But instead of a happy toddler, my child gets cranky and we never end up at the 3rd store. Usually I am constantly working with him just to get down the aisle. So be thankful for a happy shopper.<br /><br />And ppl that see a mom and babe in line like that and don't let you go ahead make me sick! I swear I have had ppl almost run me and Noah over in Wal-Mart before. Come on ppl tis the season. HA!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14212576846634450737noreply@blogger.com