I love your age gap. I am finding the 2.5 yr gap really horrible.

I find that I get really stressed if we have to go anywhere. I don't have to carry prams or anything, we just carry one back pack and a sling, but it still takes me what seems like hours to get out. I used to hear people say this and think they were crazy, but really this gets me down and that is when I start getting really antsy. So, my best tip has been to pack my bag ready to go out. That way if we have to go somewhere there is less stress and everybody is more relaxed.

I know that sounds so simple, but it really didn't occur to me to do until somebody said last week.

Also I saw something, can't remember what it was called, but it was a knife that toddlers can use to cut food but it doesn't cut their fingers. Getting your 4yo to help cut up dinner would be a thrill I am sure.

Linda.