When I was pregnant with Asia, Bianca, you were so involved and could not wait for the summer when your sister would arrive. When you met her in hospital you were a bit shy and not quite sure how to react but after given 10 minutes to adjust you wanted to hold her and cuddle her.
There was no sibling rivalry from the minute we had you both. Bianca, you absolutely adored your sister and would do anything to protect her. As soon as Asia uttered a little cry, you were by her side and you would insist I pick her up and tell me “she needs you”. She was only a couple of days old when I heard you shouting from the living room, Asia is crying she needs you. I was busy preparing dinner and told you it was ok for Asia Doodle to cry a little, I knew that 2 minutes would not hurt your baby sister. But you had other ideas, and you lifted her up and carried her into the kitchen. Asia  was no longer crying and suddenly I hear a little voice behind me saying “she needs you”. I turn around and find my tiny little 4 year old, acting like a very mature big sister cuddling your newborn baby sister in your arms. Regardless of how many times I told you that you could not to lift and carry Asia, if she cried you would try to pick her up whether she was in her swing, crib or on the floor. In the end, I ended up getting a playpen so that I could safely cook dinner, clean and tidy without the fear of you carrying your little baby sister around.  However, you did not like that you could no longer get to your baby sister. You tried to open the gate into the playpen and within days you did figure out how to climb into the playpen to be with her.
Even how much love I see you both have for each other; I have noticed over the past year that you have less patience for each other. You both have strong personalities and at times you are in disagreement. There has been a few little arguments appearing and at times being a big sister is not so much fun when there are friends around. I can only assume that as you both grow older there will be more bickering and arguments as I do believe this is a natural part of being a family.
What triggered me to write about the strong bond was something that happened this month. First you had a friend for a sleepover followed by you going to your friends house for a sleepover. When you came home Asia was over the moon. She could not stop hugging and kissing you. You held her on your lap for a bit and then you were both sitting on the sofa holding hands whilst watching TV. You were telling each other “I love you” and Asia was saying “I missed you”. It is clear to see that your baby sister has grown up to be just as loving with you as you are with her.
The two of you have very different personalities and at times you may not agree with what the other do, but as a sister be loyal and be supportive. Always remember the love you grew up with and the bond you both have to each other. The need to be together and how nice it is with a cuddle when you are upset, how nice it is to have your sister keep your company or help you when there is something you can’t do. Never take each other for granted and always remember to say thank you and show that you appreciate each other. 



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Credits:
Kim Jensen:
Bloomin Fru Fru


Amy Wolff:
Messy Marla


Laurie Ann:
Sweet On You


Valorie Wibbens:
The Little Things


Sahlin Studio:
This Moment
Life as we Know It


Heather Joyce:
The Mrs. Roberts