Stereotypical Siblings- more or less

Sometimes, my wife and I think about our first 5 years of our marraige, and how "free" we were. We did the typical young married thing and do whatever we felt like doing (along with the consequenses that comes with it, mostly fights and arguments). But we did have lots of fun. We were glad that we took that time to really get to know each other. We have friends that got pregnant right away, and they feel the effects of not strengthening their marraige as much. The kids then come first ahead of the God and spouse. It's hard to see one take sides with the child against the spouse. Children need order and boundaries and hierarchy. But that's just my opinion. The DINKs (dual income no kids) are long gone. It doesn't seem to matter so much, now that we have kids. We look at dinks now and think "they have no clue". It's just a higher level having kids and the instant feeling of responsibility. We can't see life without our kids now.

Anyway, on to the kids. Maya(3) and Mason(1). The stereotypes are now starting to come true in front of our eyes. You know it as soon as the words come out of your mouth, "You're older, you know better" When Mason cries, I yell out "Maya!" "Maya, you take care of your younger brother". The younger one gets away with things. He gets (almost) whatever he wants. and so on. We try to give them equal rights, but it's harder when you're tired and just give in. I can see why the youngest of three are always spoiled (like me, youngest of 3). We talk about having a 3rd all the time, and most of our friends have, or having, 3's. Then the stereotypes will really set in.

But we will break that (the stereotypes).

luv you M&M
-dad