One day I hope Ember appreciates what an amazing big sister she has. I know she will never remember these things, but I will.

I’ll remember how at the hospital when Ember were in the NICU Kate would try marching right into the NICU to see “Baby!” Then when we were bringing you home we went out to the car and put Kate in first – where she promptly burst into tears because she thought we were leaving Ember behind.

After we had been home for a while Kate was still all hugs and kisses, often crawling on top of the bouncer to give Ember proper hugs. Whenever the baby was playing on the bed or floor Kate would immediately run over to lay down too, resting her head next to her sister’s and trying to hold her hand. I was prepared to deal with some jealousy over the new baby but the worst I had was Kate asking to sit on my lap once in a while – something I don’t mind at all!

Now, 4 months in, it’s not any different. Kate was concerned the other day when I took just her to go swimming, in she kept asking where Baby Ember was.

She frequently asks to hold the baby and tells me that I should put her in the jumper or in the exersaucer to play. Ember keeps trapping her arm down beside her body; each time Kate said, “Oh no! Stuck!” and helped her arm back out.

We are spending time downstairs, so I have the monitor on when Ember is napping upstairs. When Ember started crying Kate said, “Emmer!” and went rushing towards the door, apparently determined to go rescue her sister herself.

I was afraid that she would be jealous, but instead she seems to think Ember is her new best friend. I think it won’t be long before they will be playing and laughing together. Seeing the two of them together makes my heart so happy.

I have two really amazing daughters.