Madeline has been a pretty easy baby, comparatively, and continues to love her big sis and want to be everywhere she is. This has fortunately, over time, had a positive effect. Anna Claire is coming around and loves having her little sis look up to her.
We went through a phase that was really sad and difficult for us where Anna Claire actually did things to try and hurt the baby. It is hard to talk about or admit because I worry in some way it's a reflection on me as a parent. I'm just so thankful that we seem to be beyond that And that my girls are at a point where they love and enjoy each other.
Anna Claire still gets frustrated with having to share with Madeline and when the baby demands our attention but she is leaps and bounds beyond where she was. She is starting to view herself as a caregiver and protector of her sister in a way that warms my heart.
I so want them to grow up having a close bond in a way I never had with a sibling. We are definitely working hard to promote it!
