AND THE WINNER IS: 1. "You've got your hands full"


I can't tell you just how many times I've had this said to me now.  Truly, enough already. I can't take it anymore.

However, yesterday a lovely friend of mine in a very similar situation to myself taught me the best response I could give; "yes, they are full, full of love".

The truth is, my hands are full.  In fact, they are overflowing.  I have 3 small children, and only 2 hands (although I've also found that feet are more helpful than I first thought).  Having twins is a handful. Definitely. No denying it.

But the thing I forgot when I was expecting the boys was that they come with a lot of love. And let's face it, if you're going to have your hands full, what better to have them full of than 3 amazing children, who you have the honour of parenting.

But next time, rather than rather obviously pointing out to a no doubt tired parent that she/he has their hands full.... how about you open the door for them, or pick up the sippy cup their child has just dropped, or offer to push one child on the swing while they push the other.  It is still the simple things that make a big difference, even to those of us with our hands full.

7 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012

    I have a good one you could add if desired.. "wow, twins? Better you than me ! " i hear this one so often it upsets me.. Like yeah no duh, better me than you ! Thats why i was blessed with them , and theyre the greatest joy of my life. - Ashley

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    1. Funny you should mention that, but 'rather you than me' is next on my hit list! I'll be adding that later... So glad it isn't just me that has that response. I always feel like, yes rather me than you if that's how you see things! Xx

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  2. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012

    Agreed ! Lol -Ashley

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  3. Can I just say thank you for sharing your experiences. I have non-id boy/girl 8 month olds and a nearly 3 year old, so can totally sympathise. I could have written a lot of what you've shared myself!

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    1. Thank you stacey, it means a lot to know that others can relate to this. And well done you - I am 12 months ahead of you, and it just keeps getting easier... keep up the good work! x

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  4. Full hands - fuller heart!

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  5. Very honest comments and while I have no multiples, I did have 4 children while the eldest was still 5! i came across this researching for my cousin who has a 3yr old, 1yr old and is expecting triplets in march - i'll pass it on!

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