Two is Better Than One February 4, 2010
Posted by Emily in : Family, Little Man Dallin, Parenthood, Princess Hannah, Thoughts , trackbackWhen planning a family, just know that if you want a baby, you must commit to at least TWO.
Why?
Kids are like potato chips. You can’t have JUST ONE.
Even in my fertility stricken days, I was a believer in the zero-kids-or-at-least-two-kids theory.
There are certain things kids can only learn from having siblings, and vice versa, there are certain things parents can only learn from having more than one child.
Remember how I thought parenthood was the easiest thing ever and how badly behaved kids were a direct reflection of their parents?
Well . . .
Pardon me while I get my judgmental self in check.
OK, I’m in check now.
Yes, those were the days when I had only ONE child who, by the way, was possibly the easiest, most laid back, happy child ever to be born. Honestly, Hannah never cried and when she was awake, she was so easy to take care of. She was like watching grass grow, but in a fun exciting sort of way that grass grows.
Now, enter child number two who is 100% different from Hannah. I won’t get into all the specifics, but those of you who have been reading my blog since Dallin was born, know that I almost lost all my marbles. And really, I’m not kidding.
I’m a mom because of Hannah and a better mom because of Dallin.
Top reasons to give your child a sibling:
- 1. You will be a better parent.
- 2. Your kids will be better people (How else are they going to learn unconditional love? I mean, Hannah still loves her little stink-bug brother even after all the pinches and hair pulls he gives her!)
- 3. They play with each other (regardless of the age difference) and that should be reason enough!
Whenever Dallin is asleep, Hannah gets bored and tells me that she really needs a friend and could I be her friend? It’s darling, but sometimes, I’m getting into the shower, and it’s just not super convenient. :)
This is what I love . . .
Dallin was sitting on the couch first and Hannah had the pick of the room for a place to sit. There is a recliner, a love seat, several small chairs for children, the floor, and the couch. Where does she sit? Oh yeah, on the same couch cushion as Dallin. Smooshed up next to him.
A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E I tell you!
They also hold hands during the scary parts of Nemo, Monsters, and The Barbie movies. :)
Someone who thinks they can’t love the second child as much as the first hasn’t had a second child.
*Note: I know some of you would love to have more than one child, but one reason or another you cannot. Trust me when I say I understand! I spent many infertility stricken years (eight to be exact) wondering if we would ever have a family, and after Hannah was born, I wondered (though for not very long) if I could have more. This post is only intended to show how great it is for kids to have siblings.
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yes- i was just as shocked that I didnt produce an equally easy 2nd child. still amazes me to today how different kids are! BTW- still have my eye on one of your photos…waiting till we get into a house.
I am right there with you darling. … and that being said I have to tell you that baby #3 is where the magic lies. That is when I believe I truly “got it”
I think growing up with siblings is great, but the jury is still out on whether or not they are worth it after they grow up!
-Sorry to burst the happy talk.
Ummm… I’m gonna have to say NO THANKS!!
Good thing YOU had two because they sure are ADORABLE!
Love and miss y’all!