Differences

There are a few differences in being the 2nd child. It's not that the second one is any less loved, it's just that you've grown a lot more relaxed and realistic. For example:


Caeden

• Had his bedroom painted and ready before he was born.

Avery

• Just finished converting the office into a makeshift bedroom.

Caeden

• Had his crib ready, with sheets, bumper, and blankets picked out especially for him.

Avery

• Just moved out of the pack & play into Caeden's old crib. She gets his old sheets handed down.

Caeden

• Researched the best car seats just in case-gasp-an accident occurred and they would be needed. Spent about $250 for two carseats.

Avery

• Researched Craig's List and found two carseats for $30. Griped about driving down to Eagan to pick them up.

Caeden

• Made homemade baby food, wouldn't even think about giving him whole milk until he was a year old.

Avery

• Gerbers and she finds and drinks Caeden's sippy cup--usually has sour milk in it by the time she gets a hold of it.

Caeden

• Kept a meticulous baby book documenting which teeth came in what order and when.

Avery

• Haven't touched the baby book since she was about a month old. Still have the hospital id bracelet to put in there.

Now, for all of you second or third (or later) children out there, don't think that we don't love you. Don't think that you deserve second best. It's just that we've been broken in.