How to go out with multiple toddlers?
I have a 1.5 yr old, 2.5 yr old and a 3.5 yr old.
I have always beeen very active with my kids, taking them everywhere with me - shopping, playgroups, activities etc.
Now I am really have a hard time getting out and about because the 2 older kids want to walk, and not stay in a stroller. My oldest who is quite good when it is just him and me, starts running around, screeching, and occassionally rolling on the ground!!!!!! Stressful!! He knows the rules of how to behave in a store. I remind him in a nice way before we go in of the rules. I bring reinforcements (i.e. treats). If we are at a store, I offer to let him pick out something if he is good (which i do not like doing but, well, I am weak lol), and I do try to keep him involved by getting him to help me.
What am I missing? Any advice would be appreciated.
It is stressful and embarrassing and I do not want to teach my 2 younger ones that it is ok to behave like this.
I am worried that this will get worse, as my 1.5 yr old wants to be a big kid and is already trying to get free of the stroller /shopping cart.