The Solution for Sibling Rivalry

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Ever since Henry went back to Germany, there’s been lots of requests for a younger sibling from both boys. Archie’s won out as Reason Most Missing the Point:
Archie: Oh, I wish there were a baby in your belly.
Me: Why?
Archie: Because then a baby would come out. Hopefully a girl.
Me: You’re wanting a little brother or [...]

by Amy Makice

Amy Makice is a social worker actively working on two other family-centered projects, Creative Family Resources and Parenting for Humanity. Amy has a weekly online show on BlogTalkRadio.

Ever since Henry went back to Germany, there’s been lots of requests for a younger sibling from both boys. Archie’s won out as Reason Most Missing the Point:

Archie: Oh, I wish there were a baby in your belly.

Me: Why?

Archie: Because then a baby would come out. Hopefully a girl.

Me: You’re wanting a little brother or sister?

Archie: Yeah.

Me: Why do you want another kiddo in the house?

Archie: To play with. I’m getting a little tired of Carter.

2 Comments

  1. Liesl added these pithy words on August 26, 2007 | Permalink

    You can always count on a three-year-old to tell you where things stand…

  2. Amy Makice added these pithy words on August 26, 2007 | Permalink

    No kidding. The truth can be brutal : )

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