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[quote=Anonymous]I have a 1 year old and a 13 year old.  Besides having an extra set of hands around to help with the baby, because I have to spend so much time with the DD2 I now tend to let the little things go and don't hover as much with DD1.  She has responded by becoming more independent and mature.  Time alone with DD1 feels like "me" time compared to being with the toddler, and we really enjoy our time together now.

A big minus that I didn't anticipate is that it is very hard to find a family activity that everyone will enjoy.  Vacations are spent chasing the toddler around and boring for the teenager.  My very active toddler can't handle DD1's concerts and sporting events, so that means one of us always has to stay behind with the baby.  And DD1 is too old to enjoy children's museums, gyms, and other places DD2 might enjoy.

Overall I think it is worth it.  Our family live far away and I am glad DD1 has a close family member besides her parents.  I also considered the burden it would be on an only child to deal with aging parents alone.[/quote]

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