My biggest fear during my entire pregnancy was the effect the change in our family would have on Charlotte. What was I doing to her? Am I ruining her life? I knew the answer to that last question was "no" as both Matt and I are older siblings and our lives were not ruined (though we may harbor the typical oldest child resentment), but it was the only thing that could really bring me to tears during my pregnancy. It's the only thing that has brought me to tears AFTER the pregnancy.
I had no idea how Charlotte would react to another child taking away some of our attention. We dealt with a little bit of jealousy, manifest mostly through Charlotte hitting either me or Matt, but not Audrey more than once or twice, thank goodness. The fits have started to subside and I think the two may actually learn to like each other. I believe the proof is in the pictures...
The sisters meet.
Audrey got Charlotte a present, just to try and win her over. Can't miss with Play-Doh!
Thanks, Audrey!
Mommy and her girls
Charlotte picked out this outfit for her after helping Daddy change her diaper. I think her starting to "help" was the turning point.
Reading Goodnight, Moon to Baby Audrey
"Isn't this jungle neat, Audrey? I spent HOURS here when I was little!"
The dangers of having an older sister. "More bows?"
Charlotte's creation. Doesn't Audrey look stoked?
My new absolute favorite picture. Just when you think your heart can't get any fuller, your children show you that your heart can hold even more love.
