The new baby effect
So we’ve always heard that going from kid number 1 to kid number 2 is the toughest. Going from kid number 2 to kid number 3 is supposed to be a “walk in the park”. Not so much the case here. When Alyssa was born we had a pretty easy time with the adjustment. Now, with Bryce here, it seems as though things are a little tougher for many reasons.
1) We are outnumbered. Going anywhere is a chore and a half trying to keep kids rounded up.
2) Someone is always in need of something. Just ask Sarah!
3) Our 3 year old daughter has really started “Acting up” since Bryce was born. She loves the baby and acts nice towards him. She doesn’t really publicly state that she is upset, but she wants ATTENTION! She has drastically changed into a needy/whiney girl over the past 4 weeks and the new baby is the root cause I’m sure. Hopefully, with time this will wear off. We try to give her the proper attention but she wants it all the time.
That’s about all the reasons for today. Anyone else have opinions? Tougher going from 1 to 2 or 2 to 3?
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Posted on July 14th, 2008 by knup
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That’s funny. I have noticed Alyssa almost “trying” to get in a little trouble, so someone would pay attention to her. What is up with her picking fights with older brother now? Before long Drew won’t put up for it, and knock her in the teeth and she won’t like that!!!