Moments before this photo was taken your sister was sitting next to you, singing along to the songs on Playschool. She then rubbed her eyes and asked to be taken to bed. When I returned I watched you in this pose, captivated and quiet, and for a moment I contemplated suggesting that you turn the TV off so we could have some one on one time. This is something that rarely features in your life. Your larger than life sister is almost your constant companion. She is either playing with you (or trying to play with you, as you try politely to tell her you want to play alone), eating with you, reading with you, side by side in the car with you, squabbling over toys with you or chatting with you. Being 20 months apart and both at home almost full time with me, you have spent a lot of hours together. Not all of them harmonious hours but hours where you are forming a life long relationship and working hard to share, compromise, listen to each other and hopefully love each other. Your temperament would have perfectly suited being an only child, but that’s not what this family structure has become. I promise you my beautiful boy that you will gain strong qualities from your time with your sister and you will find ways to make connections with people who respond and think differently to you through playing and learning alongside your sister. It’s not always going to be easy (for either of you) but your Dad and I will be here to guide you.
firstly, SO cute that harper asked to be taken to bed - sounds like she is getting back into her day sleeps and im sure you are very pleased about that. lovely quiet pic. You do a gorgeous job tenderly mediating and showing your kids how to work together. Finn definitely loves his solo time but i know he totally cherishes his sister too and will more and more over time. love them both - oh and you!! :)
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