Trish: I too am worried about have 3 small ones. Ethan was 4 when we had Isaac and then isaac was 23 months when we had jacob. But I still only had 2 at home as Ethan was at school by then. How I will go with 3 under 5 at home and getting a 8 yr old to schol remains to be seen

I am a very laid back person though and if things go to the toilet then thats the way they go. the only thing I am very fussy on is that I will always give my kids a decent meal for dinner. Some people say just give them baked beans if you're tired and thats fine but I don't like to do it. once only did I do it and i felt so guilty

Another thing I like to have done everyday is a bath for the baby. I personally need to do it. I used to always do it after dinner but once we had Jacob that simply wasn't possible so thats why I moved bath time to midday just before the day nap for Isaac. Jacob always had a sleep after his bath too so we would all go have a nap...

Another tip.. Even though it is tempting to clean when your kids are asleep Don't!!! Even if you don't want to sleep put your feet up and watch tv, Browse BB or read a book.. you need time to yourself as well especially with more then one child to chase after, Of course housework needs doing it but it will get done. i never clean when my kids are asleep. I clean when they are happy.