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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We had the third.  The main reason I wanted a third was because my mom kept saying that my (now) middle child is just like me.  Well, I don't get along that great with my mom.  We're not estranged or anything, she just really gets on my nerves, which limits the amount of time we spend together.  I could not possibly live near her, and I will be forever grateful to my brother because he can.  If my (now) middle child continues to be just like me and wants a more distant relationship with me as an adult, then it would be sad to have only one other child.  Of course, you get what you get, but in my case, it worked out great.  The youngest is a sweet family-loving dear, and the oldest continues to be easy-going and respectful.  My (now) middle child is definitely the most challenging, but I feel that I can accept the challenges a little more gracefully than I would if I only had two children.        [/quote]

THIS! I feel the same way. Almost like I want to have a bond with more than one child, but often times there is one child that may be more distant or difficult. Also, having 3 gives you more of a chance to have different personalities in the mix.[/quote]

Mom of 3 and whole heartedly agree with these statements.

Mine are 2, 7, 9 now.  Three is TOUGH.  Especially once you get a good age spread.  My older two are 18 mon apart.  They are close enough in age that they enjoy the same activities and are close in all developments that go on.  It has been hard to balance a little one with the older ones.  2 yr old naps which limits our weekend activities.  2 yr old can’t go on long hikes, to trampoline parks, roller skating, ice skating and such the big kids are interested big kids have after school practices, and activities to go to that little sibling tags along (sometimes cranky and unwillingly) to.  I’m often alone with the kids and balancing activities safe and enjoyable for all three is hard.  Traveling is also more difficult with three kids.  A lot of hotel rooms aren’t big enough for all of us to sleep comfortably.  And the big kids do great on planes but the 2 yr old...well, we’ve switched to road trips for awhile.

BUT they are all so interesting, sweet, and different, I wouldn’t have it any other way.  [/quote]

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