Anyone got three kids and still find the time to get out?

The wife is thinking of having a third kid.

We have a 4yo and 2yo and things are just starting to get nice.

cheers

funny I feel that i've got two already even though just one little girl. My kid and wifey

find your wife a hobby

Funny my partner thinks he has one but he only has me..

Bento said...

Mark _australia said...

One more kid = one less board or sail

$5000 baby bonus

that makes for one nice kit .

yeah right. then tack on the extra 200k to bring the kid up. one is enough for us!!

i guess everyone has there own limits.

i've got 3,
2 girls and a boy, all with similar age groups to you if you have another now.

i wouldn't trade any of them in. very glad we went for a third. certainly hasn't meant any less time on the water. sail 3-4 times a week depending on wind.
now the kids are at the age where they are starting to get into windsurfing also.

3 is definitely a step up from 2 it needs to be said. but it doesn't mean a new car or bigger house. 4 i reckon would be very hard.

work is the only thing that keeps me off the water these days.

I knew this bloke in the same situation ,He got the snip and didnt tell the wife
10 months later he comes home from work and she gives him the news that she is pregnant
He gets out heaps now and lives in his van

wesdawindat said...

I knew this bloke in the same situation ,He got the snip and didnt tell the wife
10 months later he comes home from work and she gives him the news that she is pregnant
He gets out heaps now and lives in his van

Sounds familiar. Was her name Debbie?

the problem is never the kids. it's usually the partner's attitude.
if he/she is into sports and lets you do your things, you're ok regardless of 1 or 2 or 3.

if he/she insists on controlling your fun and time and friends, then only 1 will be used as an excuse.

good luck.

Ask Landyacht he has 5 daughters!

I saw on the telly that for the next decade every 3rd child born will be Chinese.
So that may or may not influence her decision.

It all depends on how demanding the kids are, and how energetic and good at coping your wife is...
and whether she is prepared to let you have free time to sail
which is more likely if you also give her some "me" time.

I agree with something someone told many years ago - Never let the children out number the parents

two divides easily between the parents, a room for four is easy to find when travelling, split fold seats for 4 and gear in the wagon easy


But kids are great fun no matter how many you have

Had 2 happy, healthy kids...then missus wanted a 3rd! Must admit, I was reluctant as life was starting to get back to some form of normality with a 5 & 3yo.

Now at 4 months old, I wouldn't trade the newest addition for any amount of kit. To be honest, she makes the family feel whole & as for time & gear, not an issue. Lack of wind is the biggest setback, but I still manage to get out a few times a week mtb'ing, fishing, sailing or (and only just started) sup'ing, while the good lady is happy to either come along with kids, or stay at home with them.

If the wife's happy, you'll be happy!

Thanks for all the advice

Good to see people can still find the time with kids

Work seems to be the main 'fun' destroyer. just need that lotto ticket.

I had twins boy & girl at 3 yrs old misses says i want 1 more baby twins were hard bla bla bla 10mths after the third (boy)we had another boy so it was like twins again .The joy is there with the children & so is the stress .I cant comment about the sailing as i have only taken it up a few seasons ago so i have always had kids .I work for myself by myself so i can be a bit flexiable .Works dangerouse in very high winds so that helps me take those days off .That said i do have to turn over a bit to support 6 people so i work affair bit which reduces my family & sailing time .
I did think it could turn into a family sport but that hasnt happend yet .
Good luck .I would be suprised if you actually have a choice.