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It’s time to pick up the kids from school, but the baby is napping. You need to go to grocery shopping but can’t bear the thought of wrestling everyone into the car and through the store. You want to plan a vacation to spend quality time with your older kids, but it wouldn’t be ideal for the babies. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Beyond babies’ sleep schedules and toddlers tantrums, motherhood manages to get trickier as our children grow into different stages— especially in families with big age gaps between siblings. In this episode, Vanessa Quigley, co-founder of Chatbooks, gives us a glimpse into what it is like mothering seven children and juggling the needs of kids in different stages of life. Vanessa advises moms to, as Elsa would say, “Let it go!” (as we can\'t be everything to everyone); divide and conquer; and seek help through trades or hiring someone. I know you will love Vanessa\'s sense of humor, warm encouragement, and down-to-earth wisdom in this interview. **We are so honored to announce Chatbooks as a sponsor for 3 in 30.** -Download the app to get start making your photo book or check out their website: https://chatbooks.com/ -Don’t forget to use code “3in30” for a FREE book, up to $10 in value! Show Notes -Hilarious Chatbooks commercial with Lisa Valentine Clark: https://bit.ly/2dXTHut -There are a few tickets left to my workshop in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday, February 9th. I’d love to meet you!  3in30podcast.com/workshops   -Sign up to receive a copy of our monthly newsletter with ALL of the takeaways from this months’ episodes: 3in30podcast.com/takeaways   -Find me on Instagram and say hi! https://www.instagram.com/3in30podcast/