Honestly, there are times when I am scared to death about having 2 kids...2 girls.
How do we parent 2 kids? How do we make sure that we spend enough time with both girls? How do we have enough energy to keep up with 2 girls? How do we make sure to keep 2 girls safe? How do we get 2 girls ready in the morning and get every one to work and school on time? And the questions and concerns go on and on...
BUT, then I see Ava interact with her cousins and all the fears and concerns slip away. Not that there are not times of arguments but the way they interact together affects my heart deeply. Ava loves her cousins and soaks up every second she is with them. We have to chase her around just to get her to eat when with them because eating is clearly secondary when her cousins are around. I love watching their imaginations turn them into super heros or flying monkeys or chefs. Ava runs to greet them, even if they've only been apart for 30 minutes, with hugs and kisses. I could watch them interact every day. I wish we all lived closer so that play dates could be a regular activity.
I love that Ava and Ella are going to be sisters and will have someone to rely on for a lifetime. There will be lots of dress up and pretend play. Lots of park time and chasing each other around. Lots of walks and bike rides. And when they get older, lots of late night talks. Lots of boy talk. Helping each other get ready for the day and dances and dates. Lots of advice giving and receiving. Lots of getting in trouble together.
I always wanted a sister and I'm so thankful that Ava and Ella will get to experience all of this and so much more.
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