Happy Friday everyone! In case you weren’t able to make it over to The Naptime Review yesterday, I decided to share my guest post here too! 
Here it is:
Here it is:Hi, friends! I’m Cassie, and my little blog baby is Two In Diapers. I’m super excited to be a guest over here at Naptime Review today! Julie has been nothing but wonderful to me since my entrance into the blog world, and I’m definitely a fan of hers!I am the proud momma of three children, ages four and under and spaced 19 months apart. Sometimes that’s even tiring to say out loud! I’m completely not trying to be a cheeseball when I tell you that I am madly in love with motherhood and my three little nuggets.
But although motherhood is just a really good fit for some people, I think we can all admit to having our times. I have definitely have mine! My only redemption is that I find most of those times to be hilarious, and I often seem to have top ten lists about motherhood floating around in my brain. I’ve decided to share one with you all!
Enjoy!
TOP TEN THINGS THAT CHANGE FROM THE 1ST CHILD TO THE 3RD
{1}
First child:
Hold everything! The dampness indicator stripe on her diaper is greenish blue! I need to change it immediately!
Third child:
His diaper is sagging down to his knees. I’d better do something about that… after I finish this
cup of coffee.
His diaper is sagging down to his knees. I’d better do something about that… after I finish this
cup of coffee.
{2}
First child:
The grocery store with a kid is a major excursion, requiring a full diaper bag, infant shopping cart seat cover, lots of baby distractions, a bottle, and a changing pad in case we need to use the store’s disgusting changing table.
The grocery store with a kid is a major excursion, requiring a full diaper bag, infant shopping cart seat cover, lots of baby distractions, a bottle, and a changing pad in case we need to use the store’s disgusting changing table.
Third child:
Wow, going to the grocery store with just one kid is… heaven… relaxing… easy.
Wow, going to the grocery store with just one kid is… heaven… relaxing… easy.
{3}
First child:
Packing the diaper bag – Bottle warmer? Check. Scented dirty diaper baggies? Check. Hand sanitizer? Yep. Extra outfit? Check. Extra socks? Roger that. Hat? Check. Sunscreen? Got it. Snacks? Couldn’t forget. Toys? Check. Paci cleaner wipes? Yep.
Third child:
Packing the diaper bag – Eh. Screw the diaper bag, I’ll just toss a waded up diaper in my purse and hope that pack of of wipes is still floating around the car somewhere. If not, I know there is a roll of paper towels.
Packing the diaper bag – Bottle warmer? Check. Scented dirty diaper baggies? Check. Hand sanitizer? Yep. Extra outfit? Check. Extra socks? Roger that. Hat? Check. Sunscreen? Got it. Snacks? Couldn’t forget. Toys? Check. Paci cleaner wipes? Yep.
Third child:
Packing the diaper bag – Eh. Screw the diaper bag, I’ll just toss a waded up diaper in my purse and hope that pack of of wipes is still floating around the car somewhere. If not, I know there is a roll of paper towels.
{4}
First child:
Baby girl’s nose is running! Cancel all plans and off to the doctor we go!
Baby girl’s nose is running! Cancel all plans and off to the doctor we go!
Third child:
Little man’s nose is running. I’ll just keep a tissue in my pocket so I can wipe it quickly before the other moms notice.
Little man’s nose is running. I’ll just keep a tissue in my pocket so I can wipe it quickly before the other moms notice.
{5}
First child:
September 2008 baby book entry – “Sweet baby woke up today {09/02/2008} with a new tooth on her bottom left! She has been pretty fussy for about three days, and last night she woke up four times: at 11 p.m., 2 a.m., 3:15 a.m., and 4 a.m.; but each time I was able to soothe her back to sleep by nursing. Then, this morning, we woke up to a tooth! It must have come in sometime between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., because I checked her gums after our last feeding. I can’t believe my little girl has her first tooth!”
September 2008 baby book entry – “Sweet baby woke up today {09/02/2008} with a new tooth on her bottom left! She has been pretty fussy for about three days, and last night she woke up four times: at 11 p.m., 2 a.m., 3:15 a.m., and 4 a.m.; but each time I was able to soothe her back to sleep by nursing. Then, this morning, we woke up to a tooth! It must have come in sometime between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., because I checked her gums after our last feeding. I can’t believe my little girl has her first tooth!”
Third child:
December 2011 entry in baby book: “First tooth – sometime in the middle of November 2011, I think”.
December 2011 entry in baby book: “First tooth – sometime in the middle of November 2011, I think”.
{6}
First child:
Every meal must include something from each food group.
Every meal must include something from each food group.
Third child:
As long as I don’t end up feeding them Lunchables {for more than three days in a row}, we’re good.
As long as I don’t end up feeding them Lunchables {for more than three days in a row}, we’re good.
{7}
First child:
He is not allowed to climb ladders, ride a tricycle, or run, because the ways in which he could get hurt are numerous.
He is not allowed to climb ladders, ride a tricycle, or run, because the ways in which he could get hurt are numerous.
Third child:
Whatever… I just won’t look.
Whatever… I just won’t look.
{8}
First child:
All baby clothes need to be washed with like colors, inside-out, using unscented detergent on the gentle cycle, and fluff dried.
All baby clothes need to be washed with like colors, inside-out, using unscented detergent on the gentle cycle, and fluff dried.
Third child:
Folding clothes means first peeling the baby clothes off of Daddy’s shirts and the towels that they’re static-clinging to. And I’m still not really sure what turned that entire last load grayish.
Folding clothes means first peeling the baby clothes off of Daddy’s shirts and the towels that they’re static-clinging to. And I’m still not really sure what turned that entire last load grayish.
{9}
First child:
I left the babysitter a page-long report on the baby’s every needs – schedule, meals, clothing, likes & dislikes, as well as three main phone numbers and four emergency phone numbers, medical cards, and a birth certificate.
I left the babysitter a page-long report on the baby’s every needs – schedule, meals, clothing, likes & dislikes, as well as three main phone numbers and four emergency phone numbers, medical cards, and a birth certificate.
Third child: I texted the babysitter 15 minutes after we left because I realized that I forgot to leave her my phone number.
{10}
First child:
I will never feed my kids Captain Crunch, hot dogs, or fruit snacks.
I will never feed my kids Captain Crunch, hot dogs, or fruit snacks.
Third child:
We are out of Captain Crunch, hot dogs, and fruit snacks… how will we survive the day!?
We are out of Captain Crunch, hot dogs, and fruit snacks… how will we survive the day!?
~
Alright, some of those were slightly exaggerated… I’ve never fed my kids Lunchables for more than two days in a row. 
Thanks so much for letting me chat you up today, friends! If you can relate to any or all of these, or you are just horrified at my mothering skills and must know more, then you definitely need to pay me a visit at Two In Diapers!
I’m linking up this post at:
Cassie
Blogger at Two In Diapers
I'm Cassie. I'm the momma that only sometimes tries my hand at crafting, occasionally cooks that winner of a meal, usually keeps our lives organized, and often bakes a tasty treat or two... but I always love my littles from the top of my head to the tips of my toes. Being called "Mommy" is my passion, so join me as I make mistakes, learn, grow, and drink up every ounce of the preciousness that is motherhood!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm now following you back. You have such a beautiful family! Could not help but roll on the floor in tears laughing at these because they are SO true. Totally needed a good belly laugh this morning!
xo,
Allison
http://barretts1234.blogspot.com/
Oh thank you so much!
I know, I really wrote these from the heart and will probably never admit just how many of these are 100% true for me! 
So glad to give you a laugh, friend!
Yes, Yes, Yes! I can't tell you how true this is for me. There's six years between the #1 and #3 (the last). I never bought a diaper bag this time around- just a larger purse. #7…yeah, try telling him he can't go down the slide- I dare you! I love your blog
Yep, you sound just like me, friend!
So glad you stopped by! I liked you on FB and am on my way over to your blog!
Just noticed that I'm already following your blog! Yay! Love love love your name!
Great post!!
Thanks, Amanda!
Haha! I can't remember the last time I used my diaper bag! I totally have a wadded up pullup or two in my purse right now!
haha yep, me too!
A lot of those changes happened just in the first year with my only…
Lol, true story!
funny! no, actually, hilarious!!!!!
(says another momma of 3)
Thanks, Kendra!
I sort of giggled through writing it!
Hilarious! I only have one kid and I relate to the first child things, but then I have noticed how we've slacked off on other things. So even with our first and only child…I can relate to the third child stuff, too.
True, isn't it?? Even with the first!
Thanks for visiting, Heather!
This is too funny! I only have one so far, but I can totally relate from how I was when he was first born to how I am now at nearly 14 months in the mommy trenches. He used to get a diaper change after every feeding, anytime he was wet or dirty, before naps, after naps, etc. Now he gets a diaper first thing in the morning, if he is poopy, and a few other random times. I am signing up to follow you. I really like your blog.
So true, Melissa! I always laugh about when they're newborns too – we used to wake up, change my daughter's diaper, etc. and then nurse each time during the night… but with the next ones we only changed them if they were poopy – otherwise they waited 'till morning!
So glad you visited and thanks a ton for the follow! 
Hahah! I fully expect to have those moments in the future!
Thanks for stopping by, Nicole!
This cracked me up!! With #2 on the way, I am sure I will relate to some of this (I've already noticed a difference with the pregnancy and what's documented, etc – can't even remember what week I am half the time!)
Though Thatcher won't eat anything if it's not from the yogurt food group so balanced meals just don't happen – kid is full of calcium though!
Yes, it's definitely that way with pregnancies too, I thought!
My kids love yogurt too… at least it could be worse, right? 
Ha, these all are great! I couldnt pick a favorite! I'm have two and I've stumbled across the feelings of the third! Love your blog, want to follow each other doll?
Beauty Asylum
So glad you enjoyed them, Jessica!
I'd love to trade follows. 
This is wonderful! I love it! You are a great momma!!
Aw, thanks Hannah!
Very Very TRUE!
So glad you came by, friend!
ohhh my goodness, i have 3!! i was cracking up reading this.. this is sooo great… and so true! love it!
So glad you enjoyed it! I love when you come by, Julie!
LOL! That is funny and many of them are soooo true! ;o) I am the Mom of 4 and having the fourth one leads to even more relaxed ideas!
I'm visiting via the Mom's Monday Mingle this week. Happy to have found your blog.
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Hope you are enjoying your weekend!
K@Storytime Fun
Oh, I can't wait to find out!
Although the idea of me getting more lax seems a bit scary. Lol! On my way over to check out your blog, friend! 
LOL! All of these were so true! It's amazing how much you learn between kids.
New follower!
Emily
birthofamom.blogspot.com
So true, Emily! It's amazing to look back and see the things you thought were SO important and to realize just how unimportant they are sometimes.
So glad you came by, friend! On my way over to your blog!
This is to stinkin' cute!! I can totally relate! Kids number one, I was so uptight I hardly left the house…kid three, we are hardly ever home!! Thanks for the post, it made me smile and nod my head!!
So glad you liked it and can relate!
Thanks a ton for the visit!
hahahaha LOVE THIS!!! i only have 2 (and we're done haha) but i totally relate!!! new follower from the FB Hop! … I seriously laughed out-loud reading this…LOVE IT!
heehee I'm so glad you liked it, Lisa! Sometimes it's scary posting things and wondering if other moms will be like, HUH? I don't do that!
So glad you came by, friend!
Ha ha ha this is so true! I Love it!
Thanks for coming by, Audrey!
Lol! Great list. I would be so grateful if you would share at Mom's Library
Thanks so much for coming by, friend! I'll definitely check it out!
I just had to read it again. I think this is pretty much every mom out there. I just had my third in January, and every one is pretty much spot on. Thanks for sharing!
Featuring you at Mom's Library on Wed!
Yay! I'll check it out and share it!
Hilarious! Love this post!!
Hi Cassie, thanks so much for the visit and the follow over on my new blog, hadley lane. I really appreciate you stopping by and checking it out.
I'm a new follower of yours as well and look forward to reading more of your posts! Your blog is beautiful! Have a wonderful weekend!!
~marissa
Thanks so much for the follow, friend! Can't wait to share!
Congrats! You were featured over at True Aim! Just saw your feature! I am so happy for you
julie @ Naptime Review
Yay! Thanks, Julie! I just saw that too and am thrilled!
Ha ha! This is so funny and so true! I was so hyper alert to everything with my first! She was my “test” baby. The second one I was a little more relaxed, but still vigilant, but by my third it was “whatever, she'll be fine!”!
So true, isn't it?? It gets even scarier when you compare the two and realize just how much you've let slide!
Please people stop having three children if your too lazy to care for them properly. All of you that say you leave your kids in an overflowing pee filled diaper should be ashamed of yourselves.
Hi Melissa! Thanks for coming by! My kids are by no means neglected… on the contrary, they are very well cared-for and loved to absolute pieces. I don't feel that I should need to say that most things on this list are slight exaggerations for the sake of humor. However, I also feel that if a crazy morning once in a while requires me to be able finish a full cup of coffee before embracing the day, I'll let my son wear the wet diaper that he doesn't even notice and that is not hurting him in any way.
Melissa, that is not at all what this is saying or even implying. It's a well known FACT that with the first child, all new moms are over protective and then when the second one comes along, you're a little more confident and don't jump at every little thing. By the 3rd you're a pro and don't worry about every little thing.
Well said, Anna! Thank you!
Awesome list! I don't have 3, but by two, the rules had loosened up considerably!!!! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed it, friend!
I LOVE this!! It's so true!! I have four little ones. They're 6, 4, 2 and 3 months. And I couldn't agree more. We live on mac and cheese, pb&j and hot dogs. And of course you can't forget fruit snacks. Once you get over the realization that your child isn't going to break then you begin to take it a bit easier. And with each additional kid it's like a cake walk. You become a pro at multitasking. Like right now, I'm writing this comment and folding laundry lol.
Wow, you are super busy!! It's so true, and realizing that your child won't break gives you so much more time to do fun things like snuggle and teach them how to build blanket forts!
Nice job on the multi-tasking! 
This had me in stitches))