Club 3 or more Kids

[mummy always]

hello all! i didn’t get to read all the posts, so not sure if this question was asked. oh, before i start. i have 3 boys. p4, p5, k1.


do you ever wonder whether it would have been better if you had only 1 or 2? i don’t regret any of mine, but i do sometimes wish i have more time for them individually.

i know we talk a lot about managing our time, etc, but surely if we had more time for each of them, they would turn out better - academically and in their character?

of course they learn a lot from each other, and they stimulate each other’s thinking, and learn to share and communicate better i suppose, than children with no siblings. but sometimes i do feel that i am shortchanging them, being busy with housework, trying to also make time for myself (so that i am not just a boring mum who knows nothing…), and neglecting them somehow.

tho i must say, now being a SAHM, gives me more time with them than previously.

[porcupine12trade]

school starts and its much quieter at home . :lol:


My children do not go to much enrichment/tuition. 3 of them learn swimming. Eldest just started creative writing. Am I the only 1 here that do not send her children to enrichment/classes? Until now I dont see the need yet, I cant say i wont in few yrs time if the need arise . I am coaching them now, until I cant handle, I wld probaly send them. but at times i do feel guilty, if i am shortchanging them? nowadays most kids go enrichment classes!

I think its nice to know music the formal way, but none of my children asked to learn music. Maybe they did mention couple of times in the past yrs but not really serious. I feel music need to have interest and flair, otherwise i rather not spend that $. My cousin used to learn violin and piano. He hated music, so after sometime, he dropped violin. Continued with piano coz his mum insisted. We always see him \"in pain\" when asked to practice haaa. Now he is 17, recently he told me he has not touched the piano for 2-3 yrs.

[24hr-mum]

how old are ur kids, porcupine?

[Picolo]

24hr-mum:

for those with 3 or more kids sharing ONE bedrm, is it use bunk bed? or pull out bed? is bunk bed dangerous?


or 1 big queen bed for 3 to share?

Hi!

2 ds (6 & 10 yo) share a queen-sized bed while 1 ds (8 yo) sleeps in his own single bed, all in the same room. imho bunk beds are uncomfortable and make squeaky sound.

[SAHM_TAN]

Hi hi,


I just found out about this club.

I’m a SAHM with 3 kids, 6yo, 3yo and 6mth

[jasmineong]

Hi,


I have 2 kids and a third one on the way, there is quite a big gap between the third one and the second. Any advice on how to handle 3?

[bezzlay]

24hr-mum:

for those with 3 or more kids sharing ONE bedrm, is it use bunk bed? or pull out bed? is bunk bed dangerous?


or 1 big queen bed for 3 to share?

I have 3 boys. DS1 is 7yo, DS2 is 5yo and DS3 is 3yo. I bought a sturdy wooden bunk bed for the 2 elder. The eldest on top and 2nd at the bottom. 3rd one on the floor with mattress. The fanciful bunk beds are not very secure and the side support is lower. The one I bought is good the height is perfect. Try not to get the pull out bed cos is quite shaky and not comfortable.

[SAHM_TAN]

My 3rd still only 6mths and she still wakes up for night feed, so as not to disturb others, she sleeps with me. My hubby sleeps with my 2 older kids. They all sleep on the floor. We purchased seahorse foldable mattress which is rather good.We might or might not get beds as they grow older, see how

[SAHM_TAN]

24hr-mum:

do mummies recycle assessment bks? erase old workings? photocopy?

must the family be driving a 7 seater?

will all kids sleep at the same time?

I used to scan assessment bks but was taking up too much time, so I gave up. Instead I applied for Popular card and get them during big sales.

We don't have a car. We take public transport. From the start we only bring the necessity when we travel with the kids, so one haversack will be enough to carry all the things we required for an outing. I use a baby carrier, so we can still board the bus with ease.

My hubby is very strict with bedtime, so at 930pm all kids will sleep. Coincidentally, baby also sleeps at 930pm.

[porcupine12trade]

24hr-mum:

how old are ur kids, porcupine?

they are P2, K2 and nursery