8

Ever since before I had kids, I have always thought that the perfect age for kids is 8. They are old enough to have a conversation with and they don't have too much attitude yet. You can play Monopoly with them and take them to Disneyland without worrying about them getting lost. They feed themselves, clothe themselves, go potty without needing to be wiped and they buckle themselves up when they get in the car. Rylie Anderson has been over at our house a lot lately. She's super helpful. She carries the baby, feeds the baby, and protects her from the littler, more dangerous children (Winter). She also tells me she likes to clean if I need anything done.

She's 8.