Moms w/ kids close in age (current or in the past)....Or kids close in age?

Moms w/ kids close in age (current or in the past)....Or kids close in age?
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Ahh… I love the holidays. My brother and I never fought over toys because we really didn’t have overlapping interests. I was really into nature and animals, and my brother was really into tech and electronics. So, while I’d get a telescope or an ant farm, my brother would get an r/c car. Maybe try gifts that specifically mesh with their unique interests to prevent conflict. But if each one just wants what the other one has regardless, I don’t know what to say. I’m sure the other jellies will swoop in with a miraculous solution. Any kid whisperers in here?
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