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ScreamingMeemie

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25. Mine are 8 years apart. The funny thing is, the older one always comes down to the younger's level

Reply to yurbud (Original post)

Fri Dec 23, 2011, 03:40 AM

Dec 2011

(current age 13). The younger never rises up. They were both rather like only children. I say, do what you feel you want to do, and don't worry about how they will get along. I really don't think it's much more work...until they both start playing different sports/concerts/plays.

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two kids vs. one: more work for parents or do they entertain each other? [View all] yurbud Dec 2011 OP

When you and your wife are gone they will still have each other. PassingFair Dec 2011 #1

"You are a huge b***h with a sickening voice, don't ever touch my DOG!" ScreamingMeemie Dec 2011 #12

Oh alright, I didn't say they laughed ALL the time! PassingFair Dec 2011 #21

Yes but . . . . elleng Dec 2011 #22

hard. really really, much harder for the first 4, 5 yrs. especially the first couple years. seabeyond Dec 2011 #2

How old is your first? Brickbat Dec 2011 #3

current kid: 1.6 yrs yurbud Dec 2011 #8

It is more work, we have three kids Burma Jones Dec 2011 #4

There are pros and cons HeiressofBickworth Dec 2011 #5

Not a parent myself, but a great quote from a friend about the subject of work to # of kids: beac Dec 2011 #6

It is more work, but it's worth it. surrealAmerican Dec 2011 #7

It's a lot more work and they may not end up playing with each other riderinthestorm Dec 2011 #9

If my brother and I were playing together MountainLaurel Dec 2011 #11

My husband and I privately called our youngest "coyote chow" for the longest time. riderinthestorm Dec 2011 #18

I got this ... the calculation changs over time ... JoePhilly Dec 2011 #10

More work. HappyMe Dec 2011 #13

more work shanti Dec 2011 #14

Well, with one, you always know who did it. Curmudgeoness Dec 2011 #15

I like having two. And for them, the pressure's not so intense. nolabear Dec 2011 #16

Do it. Have another child. bigwillq Dec 2011 #17

My parents had five kids... one_voice Dec 2011 #19

MUCH more work. Having one child prepares you almost not at all for having two Orrex Dec 2011 #20

Look at it this way, if one takes all your time, two can't take much more. shraby Dec 2011 #23

Have another one XemaSab Dec 2011 #24

Mine are 8 years apart. The funny thing is, the older one always comes down to the younger's level ScreamingMeemie Dec 2011 #25

mine entertained each other and they are still close as teens... Phentex Dec 2011 #26