Molly and I had a lovely conversation about our bellies based on KK's comment last night that she would check our site religiously if we posted some belly shots of Bob. Molly's comment was "Nobody wants to see Daddy's belly - ewwwwwwwwww!" Molly suggested that we start by posting a photo of Annie's belly. She went on to explain that it was soft and squishy and when you do a rasberry on it she laughs from her whole belly.
Molly is enamored with her sister - she literally shakes and jumps up and down when she realizes that Annie is awake from a nap. We have a monitor in our room so that we can hear Annie if she wakes at night. Since she happens to sleep in Molly's room we get the privledge of hearing some conversations between Molly and Ann (and yes, Ann participates fully!) that I hope forshadow a bond that they will have forever.
Molly - "Annie, you are such a cutie pie...do you know what a cutie pie you are...do you know how much your sister loves you?"
Ann - "AHHHH, OOOOOOO, WAWAWAWAWA"
Molly - "Awwww I love you too, Annie Bananie!"
Ann - "OOO, AHAHAHA, WAWA!"
Molly- "Do you want me to kiss your belly, Annie? I love you little sister."
So Ann's participation is minimal but integral to the development of their relationship - Molly believes that Annie's babbling signifies whatever answers she wants to hear in her head. Molly feels love and friendship from Annie before she is able to say a real word. And I well up every single time I hear their exchanges. My heart swells with pride for Molly, who was our baby for 5 long years. People swore that Molly would have "issues", that she would be jealous or hostile being usurped from her role as the baby. I would like to give myself the credit - to say that Bob and I are such loving and wonderful parents that Molly felt no confusion or competition but as usual very little of it was within my control. Molly is just a sweet, loving kid with a big heart and the instinct to nurture.
Just as I sat back and watched as Peter and Molly developed an absolutely wonderful sibling relationship from the moment Molly came home from the hospital I am equally lucky to watch Molly and her sister learn to appreciate each other. I never had a sister - I LONGED for a sister and believe that I have developed a few very close friendships with girlfriends out of that longing. I feel so blessed to be able to watch them grow together - and someday I'll do a whole blog about how my 2 gorgeous girls are every going to get a date when the boys see their very big, very protective big brother hovering over them!!!
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