In a deadlock discussion with my wife about going from 2 kids to 3. I think “we’re great as a 4, why change the dynamic?” she’s thinks “we’re good at this, why not more?” What logic did you use?

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Unfortunately this is not an argument that can be won with logic...

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Just get snipped and end the convo that way.

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Yeah I’m sure that will end well

We have 4 kids and honestly the third is probably my favorite.

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UPDATE: 3rd bun is in the oven. She got her way! 😆 I’m very happy.

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“We are good at this .. why not more” doesn’t constitute logic .. sorry.

By that logic, there was once a time you guys were good without any.. so why did you have one? And if you’re so good at it, where does it stop? 5-6? What if you realize the 16th child is your limit? So that child gets to be the sacrifice in your scientific exercise to determine your limit?

You’re welcome.. fwiw, I’ve had Practice .. we argue everyday about having one.. I want one .. she doesn’t. Her logic is .. “we’re good at this .. let this be” .. sound familiar? 😊

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Just do it.. apparently it only starts to get better once you have four.. I’m done with two

What sex are the 2 you have? Our first 2 were boys and I could tell my wife still wanted a girl so I conceded... despite all my daft reasons (4 top booth, rollercoaster rides, car/college/marriage expenses, middle child syndrome).
At the end of the day, you won't regret having a third because you won't be able to imagine life without them, but your spouse may regret missing a third.

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