As so many wise parents before us have said, the difference from parenting one child to two is not double the responsibility; it's exponential growth! (And kudos to the wonderful parents I know with even more than two kids.) So when my friends and acquaintances ask how our transition is going, I say, "Well, our boy is wearing me out, so I guess that's a sign that he's healthy!" I have had some days and moments that I regret, where the laundry, cleaning, dishes, and cooking feel so never-ending that I am unkind with the ones who made them necessary. Every morning, I've been praying for the grace to love the three blessings that are my family members as the gifts that they are. For most of my life, I have struggled to sleep well. Now that I need energy to keep up with two precious children, sleep has become ever more necessary. On normal nights, I am aware of tossing and turning, and being awake at least a dozen times throughout the night. ...