Differences

Its amazing where you can be when things hit you. This time its sitting in the McDonalds playland. I've come to the realization that most first children or only childs are experts at entertaining themselves, while younger siblings have always had an older brother or sister around to entertain them and to "think" of something to do. What made me realize this so clearly? Well Aarons in Nicaragua for two weeks with my parents, so Lily has become a temporary only child. As I watch her play I see that she has very little idea how to play "alone". She has always had Aaron or the other kids at daycare around to play with. The result is that she comes to Mom and Dad to play with her. Now I play with my kids but this is a constant thing. She needs feedback. The idea of going and playing with her dolls with out a "real" person to interact with is very difficult for her

So maybe being an only child will expand her creativity. I know she misses her brother, ok we All miss her brother, but I think overall this trip will allow both kids to grow in ways we hadn't thought of. We expected Aaron to grow, just hadn't thought of how Lily would be affected. I'll try to explore this topic further just before Aaron gets back.
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