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I felt at the time she was getting all of my parents energy and that life and activity choices revolved around her.

Sigh. Yes, I know what you mean, certainly. He puts up with a lot. One reason we make sure DD goes to sleepaway camp every year is so he can have a week at home with us where the focus is 100% on him.

I have sometimes wondered if he really "is" this way (much easier to parent) or if he figured out he just has to be this way for practical reasons.

I sometimes wonder how it all will be when she goes away to college and we have 4 years alone with him. It's hard to imagine now.