[Chop]

Our son was 16 months when we brought our daughter home who was just two. The first 2 years were very hard, exhausting actually, and I have a lot of energy. However they are 6&7 now. They are the best of friends. They are even in the same class at school. They have a healthy level of independence yet they are each others favorite person to be with. I actually want to do the same thing again. If finances will allow, I want to start the process shortly after we bring our son home so that we have two close in age again. But consider, I don't work and I have family around and a Super Husband to help me when I need those breaks.

One thing we started that really helped me cope during those hard years is every Tuesday night my hubby would be home by 5:30 and I was off duty until the next morning. I could stay home without any responsibility, go shopping alone or just go out with a friend. Did wonders to know there would be a break coming.