Friday, May 11, 2012

why having 2 is more than twice as hard as 1

People have different reasons for why they want to have more than one child.  "So and so needs a sibling," is a common answer I hear.  But you don't realize how much harder 2 is than 1.  It's more than twice as hard.  By the second kid, the honeymoon is over.  The newness of all things baby has worn off.  You take your second child for granted.  You wonder how long you'll feel like a prisoner in your own apartment.  When you have only 1, they go to sleep, and your done for the night.  Seriously. And when your wife takes your 1 and only child to the park, you can go for a run.  Or just chill.  But those days are over at least for awhile.  After my wife gave birth to Harper in January, I went home to watch Dylan.  And I felt like a single parent. 

When Dylan was 8 months old, we took her to Italy. 
And last year at this time we were on vacation in Mexico. 
This year it's just Texas with the in-laws.  And Milwaukee for a "Mancation".  
DZ


8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, love your post dan! And congrats on ur baby girl

Unknown said...

Thanks! DZ

Anonymous said...

Nonsense and tomato juice. We have 10 and it's only marginally more difficult than 5.

Unknown said...

I like tomato juice. It's good for you. DZ

Anonymous said...

I had two beautiful babies at the same time! I have a boy and a girl! Some people tell me; how lucky I am...some people look at me and tell me: oh my...hard hard work....both affirmations are true! But yes being parents is hard for one and for many...it' just a very hard job so good luck to all mom and dad's out there!....

Unknown said...

congrats, it's hard work, good luck as well. dz

Ninn077 said...

I'm pregnant with my second, and am already seeing how much more difficult its going to be. I also traveled with Eric my first, and now he's 8...I know we waited a long time. I guess well see....wish me luck. :P And congrats on your second! :D

Unknown said...

thanks nidia....and good luck with yours....they're a lot of work but worth it! dz