What I worry about most with baby #3 is that as parents, we will be outnumbered. Having studied political science, we understand that demographics can affect the balance of power. The more the peasants outnumber the ruling elite, the greater risk of revolution & chaos.
What, then is our strategy for maintaining authority and order? Well, Machiavelli would recommend a careful balance between being merciful, but firm and being generous, but not overly generous thus breeding greed among the subjects. So, we appease them enough to avoid a complete revolt, but don't appease them to the point of undermining our authority.
So, in philosophical terms, we have a sound strategy.
However, I still worry about how to appease 3 crying children when I only have 2 arms to hold them with. Good thing lollipops are effective at appeasing the oldest... I may have to offer that when my arms are full. More cavities to fill, perhaps, but hopefully most revolts may be circumvented. We'll report on our efforts to maintain the balance of power after baby is here. In the meantime, wish us luck!
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You are such a great writer - and funny as ever! You went about the balance of power through a political/historical viewpoint - as for Derek and I, we went with a sports theme: no more man to man defense, we're all the way zone!
Brilliant. Why didn't I figure out a practical use for my political science training?
You are doomed! (Just kidding) Lollipops are my friend when all go grocery shopping. Who knew Machiaveli could be so versatile? Can't wait to meet #3!
Sue
That has been Dana & Horace's reasoning for possibly only having 1 more child and maybe not at all.
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