I had an epiphany the other day. Those second kids, they totally have it made! Of course being first is pretty awesome. You were the "first," the one that opened mom's and dad's eyes and hearts to the joy of parenting. The one who enjoyed the "newness" of everything, and got an absurd amount of attention just for breathing. But those second kids, they have a built in friend right from day one. Someone that's totally cool, super fun, and great at everything that they can watch and learn from. There's always someone to sit next to, someone to watch out for you at school, someone to lead you when you feel lost or nervous, and someone to share everything with. While the first kid is busy figuring out how to navigate their path, the second is trying desperately to keep up. It can be painful for both at times, but it's also an amazing testament to teamwork, tolerance, and love.
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