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[quote=Anonymous]We have 6,6 and 3. No family around (Also different countries).
- We live in DC so the youngest one is in PreK and the other two in 1st grade.
-I have a flexible job, DH job is relatively flexible with no travel since the pandemic
-DH helps 99%. There are just certain stuffs like kids' laundry that he doesn't do.
-DH do drop-offs and it can be stressful to get 3 kids ready and out of the door
-The kids play well together and we value family time over many activities
- We don't do more than 2 activities/week. The weekend is mostly family time (we do museums, hikes, birthday parties, etc)
- We do a lot of travel, road trips plus airbnb. We did 3 different trips last summer. Hoping to resume international travels soon
- We used to have an au pair, we stopped with the pandemic but might get one again if DH starts traveling.
- We have a cleaning lady who comes every 2 weeks
- We have a part-time nanny who helps with pickup twice/week
- I believe that the key is to be organized and don't overcommit with activities and say no sometimes, do what works for your family regardless of what other people might think
- I agree things would be easier with 2 kids, but I have a lot of friends who have 2 kids who are more stressed than we are because they have a stressful job, or very demanding kids or are overcommitted to activities. I have time to do HH, volunteer in school, and so on.

Having 3 kids was a lifesaver during the pandemic, they totally entertained each other and didn't feel so lonely when other people were desperate for playdates.

good luck!

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