I thought I'd nailed motherhood. Then baby number 2 arrived

The author says embracing the chaos of having two kids is the only way to survive.

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• Becoming a mom of two has been one of the hardest transitions of my life.
• Parenting one more child feels like you are parenting about six more.
• Embracing the chaos has been the only way to survive.

When I was a mom of one, I nailed motherhood. I was calm and patient; my child was well-dressed; the car was pristine; the chores were completed; and there was very little shouting.