As we are getting ready to transition from a family of 6 to a family of 7, I've been amazed at how the Lord is preparing the hearts of my kids for our trip and for Lia's place in the family. They are all anxious for us to go and get her and talk frequently about how they will help with her when she comes home. It seems they are all excited to be a big brother or sister once again....or in Alex's case, for the first time.It's safe to say that Alex has enjoyed his position of "baby" for the past 3 1/2 years. Although, he readily admits to being a "big boy," he continues to enjoy the pampering that he receives from the rest of the family including me. He will undoubtedly have his fair share of adjustments to make as he learns to share Mommy with Miss Lia but in the end, he's going to make a great big brother.
When I ask him how he's going to help with Lia, he says he's going to teach her how to take a bath without crying. Perhaps he could start now by showing me what that looks like.....:)
Always ready for a Nerf gun battle!
He will still be the Baby Boy in the family so his position is not completly gone. :)
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