Yes, My Hands Are Full

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my hands are fullHaving twins invites many people to make many comments, but what I’ve come to notice is that most of the comments are the same.  They come from a good place, mostly about how busy I am and how I must have my hands full. Why, yes! Yes, I do. I’m also extremely fortunate to have several extra sets of hands.

My biggest “helper” when he is around is my husband. He’ll let me sleep in and sometimes even takes the kids for the day to his parents ‘ so I can have some alone time. He will go out of his way when I need the space and time for myself.  

My parents moved close to us after my son got sick and have been a great help ever since. They are very flexible and can come for short or long periods of time when I need them. My in-laws also help out; although they live a little bit farther away, they can help us when we need to travel.

When I was pregnant with my older daughter, I knew I would need help caring for big brother and my new baby. When I was six months pregnant, we were lucky as our first babysitter became a part of our family. We’ve watched her become an adult and are so grateful for her love for our children.  She did get a “real” job, and since then, some amazing young women have come into our home. They have provided great support to our family. One of our neighbor’s started as a mother’s helper who was incredibly helpful during my twin pregnancy to help keep my older daughter entertained for a few hours.

All of my helpers give me much-needed relief mentally and physically. I can do errands, take my older daughter to her activities, have a date night, or have some alone time because of them. Again, I know this is not available for everyone, and I am very fortunate to have all this help.  

There are some babysitting cooperative instructions out there (here and here), which are budget-friendly. And neighbors and friends are great resources when you are really in a bind. I am always willing to help out anyone in need because I know what a relief it is. Please don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. Even a small amount of time may be very helpful to you.

Thank you to all of my helpers whose extra hands make for lighter work, I appreciate you more than you may know.  

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