Originally Posted by SloButWide

As the father of four, can I point out the my boys really, really appreciated one on one time? We got really creative, and you should too. If you can't ride with all three, take two while mom gives one her full attention. When the younger two are napping, take the oldest. Set up a turn system one day a week, taking one for a quick after work ride (or for errands on the weekend) while mom gets "help" from the other two.

Once you're outnumbered by toddlers, life gets interesting. Twins intensify the effect, because they never seem to need the same thing at the same time. (Two of mine are just over a year apart, so-called Irish twins.) Everyone tells you your life will change when you have a kid. You nod, thinking you understand, but nothing prepares you for the reality. It's the same way with the second and following kids. You've got the one kid thing down, but nothing prepares you for the increased demands on your time. Integrate the kids into what you need to get done or they or the chores will suffer. Well, something is going to give anyway - make sure it's the least important thing to you!