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Good question!
I have to second that shopping is hard because there is no space for the groceries! Juan Carlos gets into everything if I let him walk, but complains when he starts getting buried! HAHA poor kid. Have you ever tried to steer those mammoth sized ones with the little seats for toddlers behind the cart? That is a joke! And you still have to fit a car seat someplace else.
I also have to second that, when your baby is up all night and your toddler is ready to go very early, or like mine, also up part of the night AND late going to bed, you will find yourself asking "will I ever sleep again?" on a daily basis!
It is much harder to carry your tantruming child out of the store while also carrying a car seat... done this many times!
I disagree that two is easier than one, but that's just me... I think it's more than twice as hard. Maybe as they get older that will change.
BUT - despite all of this and the fact that we have sibling rivalry (baby cries, no squeels, for Juan Carlos' toys) which started at 6 months old - it is so fun to have two! They just love each other! It is priceless to watch your little one looking up to the older sib with admiration (and sometimes a little frightening when they are learning naughty things!).
It is comforting to know that they will have each other after we are gone. It also ups the odds for grandkids!
I once read, "Having children is like being pecked to death by ducks" and many days I think of this and agree... but the good by FAR outweighs the bad, and I think parenthood pays you back at least ten fold for what you put in.
Best of luck to you! It is wonderful having two... but if you decide to, take a great vacation first!
Chelsea
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