A Letter to My ‘Big Girl’ — From One Big Sister to Another

To my darling daughter, my little bug, my tiny baby bear, and all the other ridiculous names I call you.

I know you’re experiencing a lot of mixed feelings since your baby sister was born. I know you’re excited and you love her to pieces, but I also know you too well not to notice you seeming sad when Mommy spends time with baby. I’m writing this to tell you that it’s okay to be sad or mad. It’s okay and beautiful to feel your feelings.

When I was your uncle’s big sister, I learned a lot about the feelings you’re having right now. I want to share this knowledge with you, so you understand ahead of time some of the ways your new sister will change your world. Most of all, I want you to understand that love isn’t pie — it doesn’t diminish or disappear when another piece enters the picture. Your heart is more like a piggy bank — the more people you add to it, the more your love multiplies and grows.

Your Baby Sister Will Look Up to You

Becoming a big sister means shouldering a lot of new responsibilities. Chances are, your new baby sister will grow to idolize you. While having a new admirer doesn’t sound so bad, it does mean that what you do, your little sister will want to do, too. That means you’ll need to act as a good role model.


Jennifer Landis
Jennifer Landishttp://mindfulnessmama.com
Jennifer Landis is a mom, wife, writer, and blogger. She enjoys yoga, tacos, and drinking all of the tea she can find. Follow her on Twitter @JenniferELandis and check out her blog, Mindfulness Mama, where she shares her expertise in parenting, healthy living, and food!

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