I was worried when we found out that we were having our second girl so many years after our first girl, that there would be too much of an age gap between them to really get along. I’m sure they will have their ups and downs through life, and at some point the gap will seem enormous.
But not yet.
Right now Maddie adores Chloe. And Chloe loves being needed. So, it’s a good combination.
And on the days they get along so wonderfully, it completely melts my heart.
Chloe has such a kind heart that I can’t imagine they will ever be any different than they are now. Once a little girl adores her big sister, I really think that sticks forever. Chloe had a choice when that Maddie entered her family and she made the choice to welcome her with open arms. And you and Tim encourage that behavior, too, which makes it even more likely to continue. Your kids are all unusually close and that just doesn’t happen by accident. Well done, Erica!