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[quote=Anonymous]Well, my sister and I HATED each other growing up.  We are as different as night and day, and we mix like oil and water.  And guess what?  We aren't that close now (surprise, surprise) although we are 22months apart.  So given that "close age range" we "should" be closer.  Like sharing clothes with each other, finishing each other's sentences close.

One thing my friends' parents did with their onlies was that when they went on vacation, they invited one friend to come along (their only child got to pick, obviously) - that way the 2 kids had each other like siblings would and took some of the pressure from the parents having to always dig the sand castles, play the game, etc.  Of course, the inviting family pays for everything for the guest child.

My suggestion? Move to Takoma Park, MD.  I work here but don't live here and man, these families really know each other!  It's near DC so you can work there, it's on the red line, but it's suburban enough to have back yards, etc.  And whether the parents have one or more, they are friendly, know each other, there is a downtown that has stores, lots of events at the gazebo in the center of town, etc.  Seriously, move to Takoma Park and you'll have a big community.

And you will be the parent who invites kids over for playdates all the time, etc. - and that's great, becuase other parents will love that especially once the kids can go without the adults!  [/quote]

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