Big Sisters

These 2 little girls wanted us to have a baby before I was even pregnant.  Then when I was pregnant they were super excited and impatient.  It helped that it was a little sister on the way because they both wanted another girl in the house.  Just imagine how Daddy might have felt about that!  Before Daphne was born Sophia would tell me all the ways that she planned on helping me.  She has lived up to her promises......mostly.  She loves holding her, is more than willing to give her a bottle, enjoys playing with her, and will fetch me things.  The first couple weeks she was great about getting me things I needed---diapers, the wipes, etc.  THAT quickly faded so I began relying on Phoebe.  They both have their moments of telling me "no" and being lazy about helping out.  However, when it comes to loving Daphne and being her friend there is no laziness there.  They adore her, and I have been very proud of them both for how helpful they have been and how positive they are about this sweet baby in our home.





Sophia has been great about giving bottles.  It has allowed me to finish a meal a few times or a chore I was in the middle of.  Everyone wins!





Here they are meeting her for the first time.   They were all smiles and eager to hold and touch Daphne.  I really hope this interest, love, and willingness to help keeps up  through the years.