{a brother and a sister}

It has only taken eighteen months, but Henry finally has accepted Eliza as his sister and he LOVES her!

 (cue angels singing) 

They are truly siblings now, the fights and upsets, but also the playing together and laughing together.



One thing that has really helped in fostering their relationship has been to have Henry serve her.  You love those you serve.  Sometimes I will have Henry wash her off after meals and get her down from her high chair or just simply make sure they hug and kiss each other good night and say I love you.  I think part of the change has also been that she is older and can do more things with him.  She is understanding more of play and back and forth exchanges.  They can now "gang up" on Mama and Henry loves it!

...and maybe he has finally realized she is here to stay!