you are a cool guy KC. Yes, kids who have more than a sibling or two may be better adjusted, but I think it says more about the parents. You and your sweetheart obviously have your act together. Just as long as you can afford all those shoes!
As for me. I visit Josiane each day and take her for a walk. Today I didn't go as usual before her lunch time. As I walked to her door about 1 p.m. she was leaving her room, warm jacket zipped up, wool hat on, hugging her two teddy bears. Talk about expectations. So we left immediately and I drove her all around town. She loves riding shotgun. I brought along 2 Lindt chocolates which she loves. I can't bring more cuz she really goes through that stuff like a dose of salts goes through a tall basket ball player. Even tho she can't any longer speak, she lets me know she likes my visits. She seems to have adjusted to life in the dementia unit. Not all that pleasant for visitors, which explains the usual absence of visitors.
Bravo KC for your humanity, love and joy of life.
Happy New Year to you and yours.