A lot of good has come into our lives from this adventure, no doubt. I feel immensely blessed by this opportunity. I don’t want to seem ungrateful because I am. So. Very. Grateful.
But…
When you share 320 square feet with your kids, it is loud. There is no place to escape the inevitable squabbling. And this momma is on her last nerve.
In many ways, they are closer than they have ever been; which is awesome. Sonny-Bunny asks Little Diva to play. The talk to each other more than I can ever remember.
But…
All that talking often ends up in fighting. They share a room (if you can call it that) so there is no separating them. I try to let them work out as much as they can on their own but I can’t escape it either. My “room” is only 12 feet away from theirs with paper-thin walls.
So…
I am more than a little frazzled over the fighting. I love them and it kills me to hear them arguing. Hubby seems able to tune it out much better than I. It’s like his superhero skill. I need this skill. If there is a magical cape out there, could you please send it to me?
How do you handle closed quarters with your kids?
Hello! My husband and I live in a 37 foot travel trailer with our 4 children, 7 and under. We figured the easiest way to buy land in the country was to live “small” until we paid it off.
Now the difference for us is that we have a half acre for the kids to run around on and with that storage building for extra stuff etc. Yall don’t have that luxury being on the road so my hat off to you.
When my little guys start squabbling (mostly in winter or when it rains) I give them things to do. Depending on the attitudes they are given little chores or some kind Of inside game or busy bag. Boredom is what seems to lead to fights here.
I have the same problem with separating them though!
We gave them the bedroom and took out the dinette for our bed but that still doesn’t give me 3 separate places for time outs lol!
Love reading the blog, my prayers are with you for safe travels : )
I think you’re right about the boredom. When we’re out and about, they get on pretty well. A list of chores or other activities ready for that moment is a good idea. Thanks for your supports and kind words!
🙂
Traci