Yesterday a friend made a comment to me about the struggle older children have sometimes with jealousy when a younger sibling comes along. So, I asked Autumn if she was glad we have Sami and Eli. She said "Yes!" with a great big smile. I asked Sami if she was glad to have Autumn and then Eli--and to each she also gave a big "Yes!" with a big smile--my exuberant little girl that she is. I am thankful that they love each other and really do get a long--most of the time =)
My friend's comment did caution me though. I feel it is important that all my children will feel loved and not neglected over another. It is so easy, I think, to do that when one child has more needs, but I desire to guard against that!
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