In my mind a sign of a toddler/child having a good day is covered in mud, having spent all days in nature/doing some outdoor activities
BUT
there is nothing better than the end of the day when they get to have a thorough scrub in the shower or bath!
I understand if they get to the end of a day out and the younger kids look a little grubby (think that’s standard), but no bloody reason why they end the day unwashed and start the day the same! They leave for a day out and look stinking dirty and smelly
Also Sarah, you mentioned that Mila was struggling to sleep....could it be something to do with the fact that she ain’t being washed regularly on a night time, to help soothe her and help her body clock realise it’s nearly bed time?
Or her infected, sore, cut/fungal infection under her arm pit?
Or her lack of actual exercise and you not allowing her to burn off any energy by moving around and continuing to shove her in that bloody carrier?
Or the total lack of any kind of routine?
Or the stupidly late nights and then early mornings to get onto your next destination?
Or the fact that she probably hates having to wake up and have Jace hit her all day, and she is traumatised??
Whatever it is, you might find SORTING ALL OF THE ABOVE OUT would help Mila marvellously!!!