Big Sister Duties

Part of the responsibilities of a big sister is to look out for one's little sister. The few weeks after Amelia was born, the neighbors organized a Meals on Wheels where they made us home cooked meals for two straight weeks. Every night at 6:00 a new meal would arrive and usually a present or two.

Our neighbors genuinely have hearts of gold. I have been curious about how Maddie would handle not being the first one recognized in the family. Would she be jealous of the attention that Amelia was receiving? Every parent out at the Links must have thought the exact same thing because most of them arrived with a present for Amelia AND a present for Maddie!

The is where the big sisterly duty comes in... Amelia obviously can't open presents yet so Maddie is more than willing and able to assist by opening presents and storing them for future use. Tonight she opened a present for our superintendent and his wife. Dennis and Lois brought crotchet booties for Amelia and a nature cotton sweater. Maddie received a flying butterfly to add to her collection. She loved it and LOVED getting on Andy's shoulders to hang it from her light in her room. Check out the grin on that face!!!!