My son wants a brother...

[LindsayDunn228]

You could also point out that (horror of horrors) he could end up with a sister.

OT, but I LOOOOOVE the picture of your cats!!! It's looks they are going "*sigh* What do you want now??"

 

[PaulaSB12]

OT, but I LOOOOOVE the picture of your cats!!! It's looks they are going "*sigh* What do you want now??"

More like she's taking pictures of us AGAIN!!!!!!!!!

 

[PolyAnna]

But isn't it sweet that he wants a baby brother? Does he understand the infancy issues and all? I always wanted a little sister until I got one-it was a whole different issue but there were 10 years between us. Now we're best friends, but then-I couldn't stand her. Good luck.

 

[Aidensmom]

I would just be matter of fact that you have a one child family. No explanations or justifications as why your family choice is best are necessary (or IMO even appropriate). Something along the line of "every family is different and mommy and daddy just got one baby and that was you!".

No matter what your family size, kids wish they had input. My kids like to think their lives would have been better as only children. Tough - it is what it is!

He has pretty much been told that we are not having a baby and that is just the way it is. But that doesn't mean he won't keep asking, he is very stubborn. He even asked if we could get a baby from someone who doesn't use theirs anymore.

I am just trying to find a way to get him to drop the subject altogether because he is driving me crazy.

 

[Miranda Danda]

He has pretty much been told that we are not having a baby and that is just the way it is. But that doesn't mean he won't keep asking, he is very stubborn. He even asked if we could get a baby from someone who doesn't use theirs anymore.

I am just trying to find a way to get him to drop the subject altogether because he is driving me crazy.

JUst be careful because my parents told me that they weren't having another child so I promptly got the phonebook, hid behind a chair at my Great Grandmother's house and called an adoption agency. I remember this very vividly although I was only 8. I even had a name picked out for my little sister- Keely

 

[Miranda Danda]

He has pretty much been told that we are not having a baby and that is just the way it is. But that doesn't mean he won't keep asking, he is very stubborn. He even asked if we could get a baby from someone who doesn't use theirs anymore.

I am just trying to find a way to get him to drop the subject altogether because he is driving me crazy.

JUst be careful because my parents told me that they weren't having another child so I promptly got the phonebook, hid behind a chair at my Great Grandmother's house and called an adoption agency. I remember this very vividly although I was only 8. I even had a name picked out for my little sister- Keely

Kids DO the darndest things

 

[Miranda Danda]

Oopsie----- I'm sorry, y'all!

 

[bananiem]

"Well, Aiden, if we had another baby we wouldn't be able to go to Disney." That ought to do it.

 

[mickeyboat]

I have a friend whose first grader asked for a baby, so the parents decided to have one (well, maybe it wasn't only because she wanted one, but the child's desire was a major factor they considered). So when the mom got PG, the little girl said she would be mad if it was a girl, because she wanted to be the only princess in the family. Rude awakening alert!

My DD's met a 2 week old baby this weekend, and have since been asking for a baby. Hannah even said when she grew up she would have three babies if I had three babies. Good try, it ain't happening.

Just to warn you, the girls bring it up every so often, even though we have repeatedly told them our family is complete. Don't be surprised if Aiden asks again, even after the goldfish.

I think it's natural for him to think things would be better with a sibling, and to wish he had one. Heck, I with two brothers I still wish I had gotten a sister. But your son will grow up just fine without one.

Denae

 

[Buckalew11]

DD asked at about that age. I think most kids do. She wanted a sister like cousin Amy who is 4 months younger than DD. I said that a baby sister would be more like Lauren (who was 2 years younger than Amy) and DD didn't want THAT kind of sister. LOL

I had 2 older sisters and wanted a baby sister (which I never got). Kids always want something... LOL

 

[VSL]

I have a friend whose first grader asked for a baby, so the parents decided to have one (well, maybe it wasn't only because she wanted one, but the child's desire was a major factor they considered). So when the mom got PG, the little girl said she would be mad if it was a girl, because she wanted to be the only princess in the family. Rude awakening alert!

So did she end up being the only princess in the family?

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

My dd told me that she wants a brother. I told her to ask her father (we're divorced). She said okay. Crisis averted.

 

[becka]

I think kids that age just like asking for siblings even if they already have them. It must be a developmental stage.

DS who is aware of what having a baby in the house is like does really like his sister most of the time but he is asking for 2 more babies. At first he just asked for a baby brother since he has a baby sister but then he decided that Allie would need a baby to so I should have a baby boy and a baby girl. Hate to break it to him but that ain't happening!!!

 

[sajetto]

I think every little kid goes through the "I want a brother/sister" phase. Remember when they had those "My Buddy" and "Kid Sister" dolls?

Have you asked him why he wants a brother? Maybe you can explain why goldfish are really a lot cooler! (Oh man, am I the only one thinking of that Full House episdoe when Michelle gets a fish?)

God I remember those dolls. I wanted a little sister sooo bad when I was little. Had the older one, she wasn't much fun so I'm wondering why I thought a little sister would be better

Anyway, my mom told me that if she had a baby I'd half to feed it and change it. Then she got a friend to bring their baby over and she made me take care of it all day (with supervision of course) I completely changed my mind. Mom was a real crafty gal

 

[mickeyboat]

So did she end up being the only princess in the family?

Mom is due in September. I think they should be able to find out gender any day now. Maybe it would be better to wait, since they can't send it back once it's born!

Denae

 

[Maleficent13]

I must be the only kid in the world who never wanted extra sibs. I had a little brother, and that was plenty, thank you.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Of course what your son wants is a playmate, which a newborn wouldn't be. I was the youngest of 5 children and I wanted a younger sibling, so I think it's only natural for the baby to want a younger sibling.

Now that I think about it, my youngest has never asked for a younger sib, however. And he was such a spitfire there is no way that he would have had one (he's the youngest of 4).

Like others have mentioned, just tell him that families come in different sizes and yours is complete with the 3 of you. There's no one right size, but he's not going to understand that at 4yo.