I’ve always admired the mums who do the school run perfectly turned out, hair styled nicely, makeup that doesn’t look like it was put on by a 2 year old, clothes neat and matching and just looking so darn well put together.
These women look like they are ready to face the day and the world head on and conquer any challenges that may come their way. Their children too. They look neat and tidy and there is not an unbuttoned shirt or a smear of vegemite in sight.
I have to say I feel a little bit intimidated by the above mentioned mums, I’m a mess still in my pjs.
I admit to yelling too often at my kids (I’m sure my neighbours could verify this), one in particular but as you know I have four children (two sets of twins; 8 year old fraternal boy/girl twins & 3 year old fraternal girls) so you sometimes need to yell to be heard above the noise.
Our house is like a circus in the morning, I’m constantly telling the seven year olds to eat your breakfast, pack your bag, brush your teeth, put your shoes on, stop pulling your sisters hair, make your bed and the list goes on.
The expectation is the same every morning yet they need to be coached through each step.
Just when I think I have it all under control and the older two are ready and we are ready to leave with some semblance of my sanity and a partial yet croaky voice, one of the 3 year olds will decide it’s time for their morning poo and having your nappy changed is so much more fun after you have made mummy chase you around the house and then proceeded to kick her in the boobs 20 times whilst assuming the nappy changing position and rolling over from side to side giggling.
Another challenge I face in the morning is that the baby twins (I still think of them as babies even though they are threenagers) will not leave the house without a specific pair of shoes and it’s usually the shoes that the other twin has picked out so that turns into a hair pulling screaming match.
Whatever happened to the bond that twins share, the closeness, the secret languages?, I ask myself.
By this point my nerves are in shreds and I drag them both out to the car kicking and screaming only to find the older two fighting over who’s turn it is to sit in the front seat and who is picking the music.
I have been heard at the end of the court telling my kids that I couldn’t care less who sits where or what music we listen to. Get in the car pronto!!!!
I have just been lucky enough to discover the only area in the kids car park where you don’t have to get out of the car and walk them up to the gate (which is school policy), you can drop them off safely in this area and they do not need to walk on the road to reach the bridge, Genius!!!
I just can’t believe it took me nearly two years to make this little discovery. Mind you though, there are only a couple of these parks available and understandably people can become quite territorial over them, I was tempted to show up with a can of spray paint one day and spray a lovely big RESERVED FOR ‘The Crazy Twin Mum’ but I thought that may have been taking things too far.
These car parks are supposed to be for people driving extra large cars (not for lazy people like me who want to drive their kids to school in their pjs and moccos) so they don’t clog up the car park due to visibility issues but in this day and age where every second person is driving a 4WD, I consider my car to be extra large so I’m going to continue parking there.
We arrive at school and I feel a small sense of relief but the anxiety from making it this far is still bubbling over and although I give a few waves here and there, I don’t want any of these lovely organised mums seeing what a shaking foul mouthed mess I am so I quietly make my way into my new found car park, make sure the kids make it to the gate safely and then I’m out of there.
I wouldn’t be lying if I told you that I have pulled up in my driveway after drop off in tears.
Tears of relief that I have successfully dropped the kids off and lived to see another day, general tears that seem to go hand in hand with my anxiety disorder (that developed after I became a Mum).
Some days I honestly feel as though I have just run a full marathon after dropping the kids at school but who am I kidding, I still have a full day ahead of me with the constant demands of my 3 year olds (luckily they’re cute) and I’d never be able to run a full marathon!! (or a half marathon for that matter).
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Haha I loved this post! well done super mummy! My boyfriends mum has had two sets of twins and they are 2 years apart! I bet shed love giving this a read
Thank you very much 🙂
Wow, I can’t imagine two sets of twins with only 2 years in between. She must be a Super Super Mum!! 🙂
Thanks for reading xx
It’s indeed fun, to have school run.. I guess the fun is few times more, when there’s 2 sets of twin.. double double happiness..
Thank you for reading :). It is indeed fun with 2 x double the love & the stress!! :). I have been very blessed indeed!!
Two sets of twins?! You’re amazing! Super mum! My daughter starts school next year and I have her two younger siblings (they are all a year apart). So I can’t wait to see how that goes! The mornings are crazy as it is at the moment haha.
Wow, talk about super mum!!. Only a year between kids. That must have been so hard both physically & psychologically!!. I have 2.5 years until my younger set of twins start school but I can’t even begin to imagine how crazy it will be having to get all four out the door 5 days a week!!
Oh my! I can’t imagine getting through anything with TWO sets of twins. You must feel so accomplished doing anything. Ha! 🙂 What a blessing they must be.
Hi Jennifer, thankyou, I certainly don’t feel like a super Mum, most of the time I feel like a mental Mum who yells too much!! ?
I know I’ll look back on these days when the kids are older & laugh, I hope…..
Wow I can’t even imagine how touhg it would be with one set of twins never mind two, you are like super mum x
Thanks :). It can be hard work at times but I wouldn’t have it any other way (although a nanny would be nice!!)
This is such an inspiration article especially to those moms out there. I do love how you manage everything with your twins.
Thanks so much :). I try as hard as I can but still suffer from mummy guilt!!
2 sets of twins? Super mommy 🙂 I Can imagine the fun you must be having. Happy go super lady.
Thanks for reading 🙂
Two sets of twins? You are totally smashing this parenting thing. The truth is I think the majority of mothers out there will relate to this post way more than those seemingly perfect school moms!
Thanks so much Elizabeth & I agree with you completely!! Thanks for reading 🙂
Wow, two set of twins is amazing! I really respect you for everything you do. I have 2 boys at age 4 and 2 and it’s driving me insane! But it’s fun and enjoyable ?
Thank you :). 2 & 4 are difficult ages & I totally agree with you. They drive us mental but we wouldn’t have it any other way!! 🙂
I can relate to this so much! You are my kind of people. I admire those perfectly put together moms, but the one screeching in last minute looking like they fought a cougar, and almost lost? Those are my kind of moms for sure.
Without a doubt, I love those mums!!! 🙂
I can’t imagine with twins. My youngest three boys are each two years apart. So having three kids 5 and under was rough. Bless your heart.
Thanks very much Mamie. It can get pretty stressful at times!! 🙂
Omg! Two set of twins!!! I cannoott imagine! You go mommy! If life is hectic with just one baby I can’t imagine two sets of twins. What a blessing though! ??
Thank you Mayra, I have been incredibly blessed but have sacrificed my sanity in the process!!
Wow! Two sets of twins, you are awesome because I think having 3 is hard. We are almost always late for everything because it’s so hard just to get out of the house sometimes.
Thank you :). Isn’t getting out of the house a nightmare??!!
Wow mama, I struggle getting out the door with two- I can’t imagine double! I promise you that those perfectly put together moms are super impressed that you pull it off!!
I never thought of it that way, hopefully you’re correct 🙂
I tip my hat to you, ma’am. I have a three year old and one year old, and I feel like a constant hot mess all the time. At this point, I am assuming that it’s a season that will pass, but who knows!
Thank you Anita, it will pass but it will probably take a few years yet 🙂
I love the honesty in this post ! I can barely take care of my one son, so you’re killing it with your two sets of twins ! You got it mama, even if the picture isn’t Pinterest perfect.
Thanks very much Jen, the fact that we make it out the door some days is a miracle
I have never had twins, but our lives still sound similar! I have 2 teenagers and 2 elementary age. We are gonna get through this!
You’re right, we will get there. We may be tired, crazy and have grey hairs but we will get there 🙂
Wow! You’re such an inspirations. I have three little ones. It was really challenging dealing with them as babies, so I really admire those who have multiple sets of twins. Well done ??
Thanks very much Menesa, the baby & toddler years are hard because everyone is so dependant on you for everything & they can be pretty demanding!! :). When they get older they fight constantly & have attitude.
haha your personal anecdotes are always hilarious! I know the kids drive you insane but I have to admit, I laughed when I read this —RESERVED FOR ‘The Crazy Twin Mum’. The circus routine in the mornings can be A LOT but I like how you add humor to everything especially when you write about all this!
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Thanks very much mate, thank god the kids now have a school bus so I no longer need to leave the house in my pjs anymore!!! ?
This post made me smile. I always thought that as my children got older, the morning routine would be more effective. Nope! They are 13 and 10 and we still struggle each and every morning. PS…when I am not going to work I NEVER have myself put together for dropoff.
Colleen you’re my hero!!. I loved reading that when you’re not working you’re not put together either. Makes me feel a lot better 🙂
I don’t know how you do it!!! You’re a superhero!!! Keep kickin butt!!!
Thanks mate, you too!! 🙂
Love this post! I used to think I was a maniac trying to juggle 4 kids some days. You are a busy momma!!!
Thanks very much Sasha. It can certainly be very stressful trying to get 4 uncooperative kids out of the door!!