First Time Big Sister

Having a first time big sister in the house is an awful lot like having first time parents in the house. We see a lot of our old selves in the way Ella worries on Moses. And the way we've changed is highlighted by Ella's adorable behaviors.
When Moses makes a little peep from his bassinet Ella races over and announces he needs to be picked up. We leave him until he gets loud and would you believe that sometimes he falls back asleep. Who knew?
When Moses moves his mouth in the slightest Ella announces that he must be hungry--immediately. We wait until it is time to eat. Sometimes he stops fussing and waits happily until it is time to eat. Who knew?
When Moses is sitting in his chair or his bassinet or his co-sleeper Ella just sits around and stares at him. We let him be.
Every chance she gets, Ella volunteers to hold Moses--sometimes putting off the important things in life like using the bathroom and taking naps.
Again, we're glad to let him be.
And he's doing incredibly. He's happy, healthy, eating, sleeping, well loved and snuggled.

Ella, we're in awe of your love, thoughtfulness, and worry--and we totally get it. We love being second time parents rather than first timers and we love watching you obsess like we did with you. I guess we taught you well. Thanks for being such an awesome big sister so far. Moses is a lucky little guy.