BIIIIIG Brother

I strongly believe at two-and-a-half, Jonathan is ready to take on being a BIG brother. He has long been known as the baby. But as he will assertively tell you when you call him Baby, "I m not a baby. I am a big boy! Katrina is a baby". There you have it.

From the time they are born, brothers and sisters are collaborators and co-conspirators, role models and cautionary tales. They share a relationship unlike anything else. They are our scolds, protectors, goads, tormentors, playmates, counselors, sources of envy, objects of pride. They teach us how to resolve conflicts and how not to; how to conduct friendships and when to walk away from them.
Sisters teach brothers about the mysteries of girls; brothers teach sisters about the puzzle of boys. Our siblings may be the only people we'll ever know who truly qualify as partners for life.

My sweet dear children -
The bond you now share of siblings is truly like no other bond. Together you will laugh, cry, play, grow and change. Some days you will hold each other tight and smother each other with kisses and hugs, while others you will scream and yell and fight. Cherish all the moments you share with one another, be them good or bad...

Jonathan -
As a big brother you have a responsibility with a little sister. You will grow to help Mommy and Daddy a little more around the house. You will be asked to do more, be more, from this day onward. You know have a little person that will idolize and mimic your every move. You have someone to whom you can teach what you learn, show how to play games, and provide an example of good choices for. You can show her how to tie her shoes, how to brush her teeth, how to wash her faces in the morning, and how to put away her toys, that is as soon as you master those skills yourself. Most importantly you now have someone to love, and you will. Remember to watch out for her and to protect her when necessary, but as Daddy and I will stand back a bit and let her decide for herself, it is to you she will run for guidance, always remember that you do not have to have all the answers and that's okay!

Katrina -
As a little sister you have the true honor of looking up to your big brother and wanting to be just like him. Remember that just because he makes a choice does not mean you have to, although he will try his best to always make the right choices, sometimes he will falter, as will you. Do not expect him to have all the answers to all your questions, despite what he may tell you, he does not know everything. Although he will surely always be there for you, remember to give him some space when he needs it. Try to learn from his mistakes, rather than mimicking them, just because you are younger than him does not limit him from learning from you!