Natalie is a typical first child – loves to be in charge, every toy is hers to decide who gets to play with what, and always has to have the biggest of anything being halved – even though I explained halves are equal… more than once.
I worried about Ainsley at first wondering if she would be hen-pecked and unable to stand up for herself. Believe me, I didn’t have to worry long. She is strong-willed. However, in most regards she is also pretty laid back and doesn’t feel entitled to anything!
The girls tend to play wonderfully together, but there are moments of crying and gnashing of teeth. I am so not ready for junior high!
Lately though, I’m seeing real growth in how Natalie is treating her little sister. While she continues managing more than she should and pouting when she doesn’t get her way, I’m seeing her sacrificing and serving on a more regular basis. When they are separated at night due to talking and playing, Natalie volunteers to go in the lesser-desired bed. And when they go out to the swing set, I see her pumping for her little sister who has yet to figure out this wonderful law of physics on her own.
It brings me much joy.
(c) 2016 Leighann Marquiss
Comments (9)
so sweet!
A sister’s love for her sister is beautiful! My girls have it. It warms my heart every time I see my older daughter grab the hand of her little sister to keep her safe or to see my younger daughter grab the hand of her older sister just because.
I love the bond between sister. I had a few, ya know! Cute how natalie is holding ainsley’s swing to help her along. Such sweet girls. I am not ready for jr high either and I am 2 months from it. YIKES!!
love to all.
so precious! it’s amazing watching how they grow and how God will work on them is going to be a beautiful sight! :o) Thanks for the post! Loved the pictures!
Here’s how to successfully cut things in half: one of the 2 children has the privilege to cut the item into the 2 pieces, the other child gets first pick. It ends most of the drama and you’ll never believe the accuracy something can be converted into 2 very equal halves. And you stand back blameless 🙂
How wonderful that they bonding well as sisters and for Natalie to be the one helping her little sister along is great. You have beautiful girls.
Sisters are the best! I am one of five girls and we have always been and still are each other’s best friends! It is so special to have best friends for life!
Your girls are so sweet and I know the older the get the more and more they will cherish being sisters!
Oh that pic of her holding both swing ropes is too cute! I have a sis of my own who is my best friend so I must say the whole sister thing is very close to my heart. They are so lucky to have each other!
okay. that’s. adorable.