(((lammycake)))

My 2 girls are 2 years & 3 months apart in age. My ex-hub and I thought we had planned so well. Our older daughter did regress quite a bit after our second girl was born. We had tried hard to prepare her to be an older sister ~ we bought kids books about being the big sister, to be excited & helpful.

However, I really think that some kids need a little extra time and more preparation to help them deal with the upcoming differences that there will soon be. Your daughter is in pre-school, which is pretty special. Always commend her for behaving nicely. Perhaps she'll let you get a nap in on days where you need one and, in thanks, you can now you can go to the park together to play! Bring some day old bread and let her help feed the ducks and geese.

Part of her behavior may be your daughter testing you ~ my older daughter has done that with me a few different times now. My younger daughter is on her 1st major testing period with me now; she always has to be right, copies what I say, etc. Really annoying, but thankfully still very sweet & cute!

Over the years, our girls have bonded well and are typical good sisters. One minute they love each other & the next, someone gets hurt. Then, they hate each other and cry! Aged 10 and 8 years old, they're pretty darn close & I hope that they are able to hold onto that bond throughout their lives.

Congratulations on your growing family ~ try not to worry too much. Very best wishes!