age gap

Wow this really depends. I’ve had a lot of unsolicited advice on this. I’ve also been criticised for my choices. We chose to have our first two pretty far apart - our eldest is 11 and our middle child is 5. It’s great having an extra pair of hands around. An elder sister to set an example and to also pace ourselves as parents. Our third came two years after number 2 and the benefit is that they play together a lot. What they find interesting, the elder one no longer does so we have to bring her on other outings which are to her liking. They do fight but that’s normal for siblings. I think at the end of the day it’s about what works for you.