Pros and cons of having 2 children who are close in age

Catherine Lacey Dodd, Mom & Photo, shares advice for parents on the advantages and disadvantages they will face when they have 2 children who are close in age
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Pros and cons of having 2 children who are close in age

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I'm blessed to have two sons that are 18 months apart. Let me talk talk about the disadvantages first of all. Potty training two boys at once, I have to be honest, is a huge challenge. That, perhaps, it is turning around and maybe they are helping each other in the process, as well. It is certainly very intensive, this time in our lives. We are right here dealing with the tantrums, et cetera, but for them to be growing together and hopefully, continuing to be the best friends that they are now and throughout the rest of their lives, is just a wonderful thing to witness. As a photographer, I can't resist trying to capture the love within them. It is very uplifting.

Catherine Lacey Dodd, Mom & Photo, shares advice for parents on the advantages and disadvantages they will face when they have 2 children who are close in age

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Catherine Lacey Dodd

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British born and living in Los Angeles, Catherine Lacey Dodd is the mother to Reuben Jack, age five, and Callum Andreas, age four. She’s a work at home mama, owner/photographer at Catherine Lacey Photography and creative writer. Reuben, whose name means, "behold a beloved son", has CHARGE syndrome. He has undergone 18 surgeries including two open heart and countless hospitalizations. Callum is his much longed for brother and his best friend. She created the blog, ReubenJackDodd, which tells her family’s journey through thought-provoking words juxtaposed with eye catching imagery and the sweet faces of her two little loves. 

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I'm blessed to have two sons that are 18 months apart. Let me talk talk about the disadvantages first of all. Potty training two boys at once, I have to be honest, is a huge challenge. That, perhaps, it is turning around and maybe they are helping each other in the process, as well. It is certainly very intensive, this time in our lives. We are right here dealing with the tantrums, et cetera, but for them to be growing together and hopefully, continuing to be the best friends that they are now and throughout the rest of their lives, is just a wonderful thing to witness. As a photographer, I can't resist trying to capture the love within them. It is very uplifting.