Do you have one of these?
Look at that face…the epitome of angelic wonder.
Don’t let the face fool you…beneath those baby blues lurks the monster…the monster I like to refer to as the second child, also affectionately known as, Lucifer.
Sure he’s cute, he’s loving, he’s hysterical, and he can be sweet as pecan pie. But HE NEVER STOPS. And this was true since the day he was born, no, not even the day he was born, since conception! I remember pleading with my OB, Dr. Hackmeyer, to please check the ultrasound again.
Why? He would ask.
Please, check it again…there has to be two babies in there.
I assure you, Alex, there is only one baby. He would say.
No one child could possibly move THAT much! I yelled.
But sure enough, Brady arrived, and there was only one baby and suddenly the movement in the womb made perfect sense because Brady has not sat still for a second since.
Ok, once, but that was just post Halloween candy induced coma.
You see, I am a classic first child. Yup, that’s me. Bright, happy, constantly over acheiving, people pleasing, first child syndrome girl. Then comes my brother, the terror. The tyrant. The one who was always throwing tantrums, always demanding negative attention, and ultimately always getting his way. But that’s what happens with the second child right? I mean, even my dogs are that way.
But being the first child and perfect in every way (of course) why should I deserve the wrath of a second child? For the record, karma is true, you should meet my brother’s second child, Drew!
These two are trouble!
So what does my sweet little Brady do to show me how much he loves his Mommy? He draws me a picture….
on my wall…
Cute huh? And he loves to share. Share with me…This is Brady making a sneak attack…
On my Grand Gold Margarita! For the record, he’s not a fan of tequila…
Why is it that the second child can produce so much drama? So much terror? So much pull your hair out anguish? I mean, what is this kid going to do to me when he hits high school?
But all in all, it’s not that bad right? I mean look at that face?
How can you not love that ham? And obviously it’s not the end of the world right? Because God knows we decided to go back and…
…get another one. Anyone ever heard of third-child syndrome????
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I do have one of those! Mine is the same way. Someone should do a study!
you have the cutest boys and in the food videos the middle is the cutest.. so his own soul
Hi Alex,
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I have only one little guy but appreciate your perspective!
Happy T-day Weekend SITSTA!
Think of it this way – he will keep you young and on your toes!
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The one with SCS in my house is actually the third one because there is such a gap between the first and true second one!!!! I pray for her husband everyday (and she is only 13!!!!)
I wish you a beautiful and blessed week, Alex !
xoxoxo
So nice to know that it seems to be universal!
oh yes, had 2 of those little monsters!
Now they’re adults and normal like you or me!
Me normal? Never! Have a great day!
ps.
Thanks for your comment!
Funny post! My second child turned into a middle child. She’s an overachiever and at times an attention getter. It can be so exhausting, but I love her to pieces. The third was the youngest for 6 years. We recently had a fourth child. My third child is spunky, fun and LOUD! All in all, they’re loud and drive me crazy but they’re so much fun and I can’t imagine my life any other way. Have fun!
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Haha! And I’ve got 4th and 5th child syndrome, too.
I had a similar experience to you, when I was pg with my 2nd. She was SO active that I was sure she was a boy, first of all, and I was sure she’d be a handful when she came out. Strangely, I was wrong. She has been so easy (she’s now 10!).
Boy, do we have second or middle child, as we call it, syndrome. Thanks for stopping by my blog, I’ll be back here for sure.
P.S. So glad to meet another Mother of Three Boys.
My first was a girl, my second was a boy and boy did things change. There will be no more.
lol. OMG, that wall cracks me up. I’m sure it didn’t crack you up, but it’s a priceless memory.
Gotta love those middle kids, they just keep you on your toes!
Boy, he really went to town on his wall drawing there! Perhaps you should get some blackboard paint and make a section on the wall in his room or the basement to draw on.
Congrats on your SITS day!
Whoa whoa whoa Nelly. I’m a 2nd child and am compliant and delightful. Always was. The first 4 of us came along in a tight grouping and it’s actually the 3rd child who was and still is a fright. First boy syndrome? The last 2 are a second family and #2 there is also delightfully compliant and agreeable. We’d skew those numbers all to hell.
The second one is why you have the third – the third is the freshness after the storm! There is a HUGE difference between my first and second – different challenges, different things to love, different things to pray about! I must admit, the second one is very high maintenance, but then, in the job world greater responsibility means I got a promotion. I must have been promoted!
Hmmph! You are so first-born. We second-born are wonderful, pleasant people. It’s those third-borns you have to watch out for.
Happy SITS day.
LisaDay
Eek! We were thinking about trying to baby #2, now I’m little nervous
Happy SITS Day!
You have your hands full that is for sure..!
This post just made me giggle. I’m an only child, and my kiddo’s currently an only, though depending God’s plans, that could change. We’re working SO HARD to make sure she doesn’t get the only child syndrome…spoiled brat who always gets thier way…not cool. Hopefully it’s working!!
LOL! Oh my. This actually makes me a little scared. My monkey man (whos only 5 mos btw) is a huge ball of energy. Greeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaatttttt. Is this what I am to expect for the second?
He is absolutely adorable btw. Stopping by from SITS
This is funny. I’m the second born and my older brother was the tyrant. I am the over achiever, people pleaser. Now my son sounds just like Brady, he just NEVER stops. Even sitting in his highchair he’s bouncing around and his bed in the morning… that’s a disaster.
Good luck with your third!
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Holy cow I do believe we are living in parallel universes. WHAT IS IT ABOUT SECOND CHILDREN?!?!? I too am a first child. Never caused any problems. My first child (a daughter) was and still is an angel. Then child #2 (my oldest son) came along. WHA? Who are you? I so feel you!
Happy SITS Day. I’m having two giveaways right now… one ends tonight. I think you’d enjoy both of them!
Yep, I’m a 1st child and I can tell you that my younger brother was a nightmare. He kicked our grandmother in the head when she was changing his diaper. Our great aunt would have to step outside when he was throwing tamtrums so the neighbors wouldn’t think she was beating him. He climbed up onto the stove via the radiator and turned it on and set a piece of paper on fire. He would literally eat cigarette butts out of my mom’s ashtray when he was really little – she’d put it up somewhere high and he would always find a way to get to it.
What did I do, holy sacred first-born that I was? Easy. I’d sit with my hands folded and watch as he climbed, and would only call for help when he got to his destination.
Not only is my daughter the second, middle child, she is the only girl. Hell hath no fury…..I am dreading the teen years. LOL
Stopping in from SITS.