Sisterly Love
Before we decided to have our second child, hubby and I did A LOT of talking, most of our discussions revolving around Aubrey. How would she handle a baby in the house after being an only child for so long? Would she be able to “share” her parents? Would we still be able to give her all the time and attention that she deserves?
After much thought, we decided to give Aubrey a sibling. And I can say with confidence that it was the best decision we, as parents, have ever made.
When I watch the way Aubrey plays peek-a-boo with Riley or runs to her rescue when her sippy cup hits the deck, I know we made the right decision. When I see the way Riley’s face lights up with excitement and hear her yell “Aubey! Aubey! Aubey!” when Aubrey enters the room, I know we made the right decision. When I sit back and watch the girls play side-by-side in the sandbox or sing and dance together to Ring Around the Rosie, I know we made the right decision.
Aubrey and Riley were meant to be sisters. Nothing makes me any happier than to see the immeasurable bond my two precious little girls share. But don’t let this story of sisterly love fool you. Aubrey certainly gets annoyed when Riley fusses during car rides, colors on her picture or messes with whatever project she is working on at the time. And Riley definitely gets frustrated when Aubrey won’t share her Leapster, give up a bite of her snack or let her into her room.
Aubrey and Riley are still figuring each other out, still learning what does and doesn’t push each other’s buttons, and how they can get away with certain things. Nonetheless, I know my two girls will forever share a bond that can only be shared by siblings. I’m just crossing my fingers that the day doesn’t come when the two team up and use their bond against their parents!
Do your children share a special bond with each other?
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Mine are 5 years apart. At first, Nicholas, my oldest was excited about “his” new baby girl, Morgan. He used to hold her all the time, let her suck on his fingers, which he thought was the best thing ever, and show her new toys.
But now, 4 year later, it is the opposite. Nicholas gets very annoyed with her. He wants his space. He doesn’t want her in her room and he doesn’t want to be in her room with the Barbies and My Little Pony’s. Morgan, on the other hand, still gets very excited when Nicholas comes home from school and she always wants to be with him. After all, she looks up to him.
After a long talk about how she will always be his sister, about how one day mom and dad won’t be around and they will need each other for support, and about how happy it makes us to see them together, Nicholas had a change of heart. He now sets aside 1 hour almost every day to play with Morgan. He usually plays in her room but sometimes he will let her in his room. This makes Morgan super happy! Most of the time he plays beyond his hour and does not even realize it. He has started reading her book at night.
It makes my husband and I so happy to hear their giggles and to hear Nicholas say “she’s actually pretty fun to play with”. We hope this bond continues to grow forever!
by Joslyn
That’s wonderful, Joslyn! I’m sure the day will come when Aubrey isn’t so accepting of her baby sister clinging to her side, but I hope my two can always be close like your children.
by Stacy Fournier