Soon after Adam and I knew we were expecting Edison, two questions arose in my mind:
1. I love Eleanor so much...how do I have room to love another child?
2. How do I foster an unbreakable sibling bond?
Well, the answer to the first is this: I met Edison, and my heart grew, and I love them both beyond measure. Simple as that. I look at them all the time and think, wow, these kids are mine...I am so lucky..what an awesome and humbling responsibility I have been given.
But as for the second...I still wonder about it. I think Adam and I did a good job preparing Eleanor to have a sibling and we do a good job giving her and Edison attention-- as individuals and together. So maybe the answer is that the unbreakable sibling bond just happens. Naturally.
And when I downloaded my pictures from the last few weeks, this is what I saw:
Eleanor and Edison becoming friends.
Sharing tummy time....
...and tubby time.
And even when she doesn't know I am watching...
Eleanor decided to have her breakfast Saturday morning right next to Edison.
I think those are my favorite moments-- when Eleanor doesn't know I am watching. I see her bringing Edison toys, singing to him, talking to him, giving him hugs. And he is really starting to adore his big sister. She makes him smile and I see him looking for her in the backseat of the car just so he can laugh with her. How fun it must be to grow up with a big sister!!
And look at my big boy sitting up all by himself. :)
He looks so proud of himself-- as he should be!!
I am so thankful for Adam and these little ones.
Happy Thanksgiving!
