I've only got one child at the moment, but would rather my kids be close in age. No more than 2-3years apart for each. In saying that, it may be a little harder taking care of a newborn and a toddler but in the long run I reckon it'd be better for them because they'd probably have most things in comman more and have more fun together than say 2 kids that were about 6-7 years apart.

What about others? Do you like having a closer age gap between your children? How do cope with it?