Those babies

The babies of the family. All my life I have heard about how the babies are treated so much differently then their siblings.

From experience I have to say, it's so true. I have lost all self control when it comes to Eli. My precious little cherub is not just spoiled, he's spoiled rotten. Here are some examples. He sleeps in my room and comes in my bed most of the time. Gabe and Owen were never allowed anywhere near my bed. He is allowed to have ice cream, candy, and anything else he desires to eat. Gabe and Owen were deprived of these delicious treats for at least 18 months. He goes to bed and takes a nap when he chooses. Gabe and Owen were on a strict sleeping schedule. And he is never allowed to cry. Not my precious, Eli. His every need to attended to.

What has caused this phenomenon? Is is because I have three children and don't have time to lay down all those silly rules? Or is it because Eli is the cutest little baby on the face of the earth and I can't help but spoil him? To tell you the truth, I'm not sure what the reason. I do know that my other two certainly aren't as lucky as this little angel.