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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Takes a break just as you do, don’t expect her to do much. Caring for a child is a lot of work, hopefully you’re compensating her accordingly.[/quote]

When my kids were younger and napping, on weekends when I was home with them I used naptime to be productive. I didn't take a break. I got things done that I couldn't do with them awake or that were easier to do without them awake. Just like I expected the nanny to do. [/quote]

Best parenting advice I ever received was never do chores when the kids are asleep. I do chores while they play or they help. Nap time is me time.[/quote]

I can see the wisdom of that, but it seems just so impractical with two super little ones. My kids are 2.5 and just turned 1. With just one of them, chores are great and easy - I sort laundry, organize closets, unload the dishwasher, clean up the kitchen, sweep, no problem, they both like to "help."

Two of them together? It doesn't really seem possible. Especially because the baby can't "help" but wants to touch all the stuff involved, and the toddler can "help" but doesn't want baby in his way/touching the stuff, and she is a big climber, but then isn't always steady, and it's so easy for him to knock into her especially when frustrated... is I missing something? Or is this like a "wait a year" situation? If they were 3 years apart instead of 18 months, this seems much more manageable. [/quote]

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