Gramma and You: Big Kids

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Always in Our Spotlight

Piper helps Hazie get dressed!

When you have a house with two big sisters and two tiny sisters I am sure it must seem like the little girls get all the attention. If I were nine, like Julia or ten, like Piper, I might have a hard time understanding why so many more blog posts are about the little ones, the funny things they say and do, all the changes in their lives, etc. It may not always be easy having a baby sister with special needs, but you would never know it to watch these bigger girls. They truly are amazing!

I just want these big, beautiful granddaughters to know how much they are loved and appreciated for all they do to help their Mom and Dad every day. And also how much they are loved just because of the wonderful people they are. We admire you and look up to you for the strength you have had to develop when you have felt sad when Hazie was sick or in the hospital. Those sad times have taught you to be more beautiful inside and compassionate towards others.

Julia helping Chloe @ the park.

It is not easy being the oldest, I know! A lot is expected of you and there is always pressure to be the best example for the younger kids. I want all of our oldest grandkids to know how proud we are of them for leading the way and for helping your parents with many of their burdens. Whatever you do for them not only makes them happy but us too! You are appreciated and loved every minute of the day. I just can't say enough about the love in their little family.

Even Chloe helps a lot.
Our little Miss Hazel will never lack for
the love and attention...that is for sure!

Good for you, Jen and Lowell.......
you are doing plenty that is spot on right! Woohoo!
A lot of that is made possible by the
willing helping hands of
Piper, Julia and even Chloe!