forgot to add...thank you for the cybersupport. In the day of the overindulgent parent, I often feel alone and like the big bad guy...I appreciate your words of encouragement.
You are most welcome. I remember those days well. Hang in there. It gets much worse later. :-)
They are such darlings, though, at that age, aren't they? I have fond memories of their delight in learning about the world, their sense of wonder.
My children were also close in age. They are now 34, 32, 30, and 28. (Yes, I was on the 2-year plan. ;-)