Threenager: A person aged 3 years old that acts, and has the attitude of a teenager
Beyoncé might disagree that threenagers rule the world – but they do! And this house is definitely run by girls because my husband is greatly outnumbered now 3:1. It really does feel like our threenager, Evie, rules the house some days, and that our little Addie is just a long for the ride.
It’s all systems go when Evie wakes up in the morning. I have to get her changed and ready for the day, not to mention myself.
Then Addie, our six month old, wakes up. There’s the odd day when she is up first and I love those few quiet minutes I get to have with her, and nurse her in the morning. Just recently Addie has started babbling away when she wakes up, and she’s melted my heart into mush by saying “mama” when she wakes.
Once Addie is up and ready, it’s often easiest to put her into the Beluga Wrap and go. This way I have my hands free, but can still give some cuddles. She is so happy there.
Downstairs we go. Evie usually decrees what she would like to have to eat. This day she was all about getting to have a muffin. To be honest, some mornings it’s a battle. Other days, she is helping her Daddy make up a smoothie. Since she is such a picky eater we often go with what she wants for breakfast – choose your battles right? Lunch and dinner time though, it’s whatever is being prepared. We ask her to try new foods, at the very least.
How do you know if you have a threenager on your hands? Mealtime is a good indication. Are you fearful of the reaction you will get if you’ve given your child their morning milk in the wrong colour cup? What if you’ve cut the toast into squares instead of triangles? Their whole world will come crashing down!
On the other hand, Addie is easy going. While Evie eats I’ll usually have some time to wash bottles, enjoy my breakfast, and make a cup of tea or coffee. She’s happy since she nurses as soon as she wakes, and she’s a happy camper while in the Beluga Wrap. Some days though, she is ready to have some apple sauce, and baby cereal right away. Almost always she wants a bottle to top her up at some point in the morning.
I am so thankful that Jason is able to work from home. The girls have their Dad around. It means he is able to spend time with the whole family, that the girls are able to have quality time spent with both of us.
In the afternoon, both of the girls usually nap at the same time. We do try to fit in some sort of adventure, or activity before or after their naps. Today’s weather insisted we spend some time outside.
Spring has hit with fill force, it actually feels like we skipped spring and went right into summer with the hot weather we have been having. It was time to do some gardening around the home. Our flower boxes needed some tending, and marigolds are finally in bloom. Gardening is the perfect way to keep little hands busy, and to learn. Even Addie got in on the fun, and mischief while we were outside. It was totally her idea to spray her Daddy and sister.
At the end of a day both girls need a bath. While Evie will sometimes protest this, and then loudly declare that she does in fact want a bath before bed, Addie loves the water to no end! The good thing about the high temperature these days means that bath time can be taken outside. There really is nothing cuter than a little one in a tub, covered in cookie smelling Bébé De Luxe. Doesn’t she look like the most adorable little old man you’ve ever seen?
Addie’s Outfit
Queen Bee Headband
Whistle & Flute Shirt
Old Navy Shorts (not available)
Evie’s Outfit
Peekabloom Hairclip
Old Navy Shirt
Gap Pants
Also Featured
Beluga Baby Wrap
Bébé de Luxe
Thank you to Haley of Beluga Baby for spending the day with us, and taking photos.
We love baby wearing in this house, it’s part of what helps us get through the day.
We have a three anger, too. Boy, does he give us a run for our money!
Ahhhhhhhhh I have a little girl who just turned four… Swear the whole threenager thing didn’t go anywhere lol…
Oh gosh, now I know what to call my soon-to-be three little boy. I thought I was being weird for being fearful of the reaction I’ll get when serving whatever in the wrong cup or bowl, etc. I used to call him tyrant. LOL
adorable kids 🙂
Haha my son is DEFINITELY a threenager! perks of being an only child eh
Babies do have a way of taking over the house! Lol.
OMG your photos are amazing! You have the cutest little girls!
My second boy just turned 4! Both my boys still have their tough little attitudes but they make me smile everyday 😀 These photos are incredible! you have such a beautiful family!
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Ooooh, the threenager years. We have thankfully bypassed that, but wow was it a difficult year for my oldest! I am not looking forward to it with my youngest! Though they have completely different personalities, I have a feeling it will be quite the battle!
Threenagers! Mine totally rules our house too. I love that Beluga Baby wrap!
Your home looks beautiful! What a gorgeous family you have 💕
Threenagers are real. Real trouble. My son is the sassiest kid I know – and I know where he got it from. Me. Crap. You don’t realize all the lingo you use or mannerisms you have until your 3 year old starts to do them all!!
Baby wearing is a blessing. It really helps balance the need to get this done while also having quality cuddles with your little.
I meant THINGS done.