I have to commend those brave soles who decided to have more than 2 children. I currently have two of my own, ages 5 and almost 3, and even though they are not far apart in age they could not have been more different in their character and tastes. No matter how hard I try to please both of them, someone always ends up being upset with me.

 

For example, the other night my 5 year old wanted to read “Harry Potter” and me 3 year old still likes “Good Bye Moon”.

In the beginning of the school year my 5 year old was very unhappy so I directed my energy towards him and signed us up for several activities because everybody told me he needed my attention. Now I look at my 3 year old and see that he would like to get some attention too. It is so hard to find a balance, especially since they don’t want to share my time; they both want to do activities with mommy, no brothers involved.

 

How do those families of 3+ kids give their kids individual attention? Not to mention the fighting that goes on between them, whether it’s play fight or a real one, I end up taking them apart … and I only have two hands.

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