22 Dec 2009
Sibling Love
Sibling LoveWe have a GRAND total of 14 sibling sets at the Toddler House. That’s a lot of siblings, and these kids as a rule have a very strong bond with each other. They have virtually “lost” the rest of their family, and their brother or sister is their best friend for those first few days in their new home at Kay B… and though after that they make new good friends and “adopt brothers, sisters, mamas, aunts, and uncles” their closest bond is always their true sibling. Their love for each other is expressed in many ways. The older is ALWAYS the protector of the younger without fail. All the younger must do is pout a little and the older is at their side wanting to know who caused them grief and if they should get them back! The younger is always ready with sympathy for the older and always ready to shower love and affection on them. Both sibs are great at sharing… older to younger/ younger to older, everything you give them they will save a half for their sibling, or make sure that their sibling gets to play with the toy next. Siblings always look out for each other not to get missed. If one sibling is going for a walk they will run to find out if their brother/ sister wants to come before they leave. Or if we are handing out balloons or sidewalk chalk the sib that is present will ask to hold a portion for their sib that is in school or using the bathroom. It’s an amazing bond! One of the most amazing things about it to me is the sacrifice one sib is willing to make for another. A recent example: Ermithe was being Joyce’s helper during her sister Destinee’s class the other day. Destinee did not do her homework the night before. Ermithe, knowing that the penalty of this for her older class was to have to stand in silence by the wall for five minutes, quickly hurried to Joyce’s side and with a very serious expression asked, “If Destinee has to stand by the wall can I please do it for her?” Such incredible love…
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