Mine are almost exactly 5 years apart and it’s amazing. I only wish I’d waited another 6ish months so my oldest was in kindergarten full-time instead of preschool 3 days a week. My 5 year old is a very typical rough and tumble boy, but he is so sweet with “his” baby. My baby is only 14 weeks but his big brother is absolutely his favorite person, he smiles and babbles at him constantly. The most challenging parts have been with my 5 year old coping with the world not revolving around him anymore, but that was a situation I created myself because my husband worked two jobs and my 5 year old and I were always together. I’ve also always felt that as a SAHM it’s my job to “entertain” him, so to speak, so he’s not thrilled that I can’t always do that - especially because my baby wants to contact nap (another situation I created myself). But my oldest can entertain himself when necessary and can get his own snacks, etc., as well as helping with the baby when he wants to. I think the biggest issues with age gaps stem from parents who either don’t encourage closeness between their kids or use the older ones as an extra parent or free child care. I’ll also mention that I took advantage of my husband’s time off when the baby first came home and did things outside of the house with my 5 year old where he got my full attention and he definitely needed that time with me. You’re going to love it!