Giftedness was not known to me when we were contemplating #2, but his intense personality and energy were.

I would have been happy to have 1. He is a lot of work still at 7. My dh believed we should have more.

Thus far, I am soo glad we were able to have ds2 who is now 4. Having a sibling has taught my 1st son many important things, including being less self absorbed. It also has taken some load off me (in a way), because though my younger has different strengths, they play beautifully together. They stimulate each other in play and discussion.

Also ds2 is somewhat more easy going and funny. He is still intense. I am still exhausted every evening, but happy.

In saying the above, we are done. I could not handle more. I take my hat off to those who can!