We have seen a lot of growth in the kids lately. Specially Linn. She seems to be more aware that her brother is different from other children. But she remains protective and proud of her brother when he comes to her childcare. She will introduce Jonathan proudly and tell all her teachers and classmates that Jonathan is her brother.
Just yesterday, she helped him to draw a heart when he wants one for his drawing. She sometimes will volunter her service when he is unsure of how to complete a task.
We have told her that in she will need to be Jonathan’s older sister even though she is younger than him. She can help Mummy and Daddy to teach Jonathan new things each day. Linn has already surpassed Jonathan in the development milestones.
Of course there are days when she is so fed up with Jonathan for destroying her toys and drawings. She will complain that Jonathan don’t seem to be listening when she clearly has told him repeatedly not to destroy her precious belongings. We have to be careful with our words now with Linn. I once tried to explain to her that Jonathan is ‘special’ and she became annoyed and said ‘But I am special too’.
We always thought that it is unfair for Linn to take responsibility for Jonathan. But what Nicke and I hope to achieve is that they will just love each other and be good to one another.
