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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 3 kids - 11, 8 and 2.  We both work full time, one with a 1-hr commute each way and zero flexibility or telecommuting options, one with 10 minutes commute and lots of flexibility. Both work 40 hours but flexible job person also has another side job for about 20 add'l hours a month, from home.

Closest family is 3 hours away and not helpful when around (grandparents, but too old).  Everyone else is overseas so not able to help either. 
 
It's hard, but it can be done.  Kids don't do before or aftercare because flexible parent can do afternoons and other parent does mornings.  We try to limit activities to one per older kid per season, although right now with end of the school year, there is a lot going on, swim team has started and other after school sports are still ongoing, so the month of June is crazy, but that gets better once summer starts.

Build a network of friends to substitute for your family, so you have car pool options and a few last minute options to call on if something comes up.  [/quote]

I meant to add our house is pretty much a mess, but mostly due to the 2 year old being like a little tornado. Before we had her, things had gotten a bit better since the older two were getting older, so I know this will improve again. They have some chores, like recycling/trash out, put silverware from dishwasher away (they can't reach the upper cabinets to do the whole dishwasher), clear table and sweep underneath after dinner, help with cooking, keep their rooms tidy (this needs some reminding :)), put their laundry away and help with folding/sorting as needed, and feed pets.  Baby's job is to keep the toilet paper stack filled up in each bathroom and help with emptying dishwasher, also help with setting and clearing table.  Not too helpful at the moment but gives her something to do, less time to get into trouble, and in the long run her role will grow.  [/quote]

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