Walking Backwards

Joe and I are in talks on whether or not we want to provide Nico with a younger sibling. I have always been a die-hard only-child supporter, Joe has waffled between wanting one and wanting two. However, something has come up that has made us buckle down and start contemplating the idea instead of letting our indecision make the decision for us - Nicholas asked us for a baby. That sneaky kid. I really thought he was cut out for the life of an only child. Both Joe and I involve him in tons of activities, he goes to a great co-op preschool and has a great time with the kids there, and he has a difficult time sharing the attentions of his parents. We also are finally starting to get out again. I'm going to school, Joe is hanging out with friends, we are going out with each other; it's nice. I'm just worried about what we have to give up and the sacrifices Nico is going to have to make to be a big brother. Will we be able to be there as much for him if we have another child to take care of. Gah! This is a tough decision. No easy answer, either.