being followed

dear ethan,

you may know just how to push her buttons and try to do way too much for her, but your sister still adores you! it blesses me beyond words to watch the two of you growing closer and closer as you grow older. i find you two engrossed in legos one minute and playing tiger/princess the next. you two could spend hours digging in the dirt in our yard (no wonder our grass is sparse!) and dancing to seeds family worship music in the living room. caroline has gotten used to taking a nap in your room by herself, but she loves to be with you the rest of the day. what a helper you are to your sister... you unbuckle her car seat and you make sure her shoes are on the right feet. you turn on your bedroom light and the faucet for her countless times throughout the day. you are learning to handle her with self-control, though i know it's tough sometimes! you hate it when she runs to get in bed before you, but you make up for it by finishing your broccoli well before her! it is music to my ears when i hear you encourage caroline in whatever she is doing, and i pray that you are learning every day how to love caroline grace more and more. God has given you a special gift in being a big brother to two sisters! may your brothering bring Him glory!

love,
mommy