We’re a little concerned about the Bear. It seems like ever since his Baby Brother arrived, he hasn’t been his usual friendly self.
He doesn’t seem to want to act silly very much.
He’s missing that usual spring in his step.
He never seems to be excitedly scurrying about
And we’re just wondering where the Bear Bear spunk has gone.
At least we can get him to smile every once in a while.
Do you think I should call the doctor? 😉
xCC
I create resources to help people find deeper, more meaningful relationships with God through pursuing, pondering, and prayer. The "Shop" link above will take you to the home of many of the lovely resources I’ve created to help you keep walking one day deeper with Jesus.
Oh poor darling Bear and he is such a cutie-pie… he will regain his spring and so will you. From one mother person to another mother: he was so recently your baby and now he seems like a giant… but just a few short weeks ago he was your baby: baking, reading, ambling, napping… right alongside your skin and all he really wants is YOU. Not anyone else no matter how much he loves them… not granny, not dad, not gramps… just you and the more you give the more he will back off!!!
Whenever Baby Brother naps then you need to take on the Bear – forget about chores unless he is involved… In ten years time no one will care if the dishes were washed leave them and hang with your young man… the creases will smooth and he will regain his spring…
You can try and give him an important job (forget practical help, he will be great at emotional help): like every time the baby cries he is to come and tell you that the baby needs you. He can be his brothers keeper, he will feel important, and he is totally loved so don’t worry about it too much!!!
I will stop already!!! Lots and lots of love and prayers. Here’s a link, all the things I wish someone had told me: http://www.se7en.org.za/2009/02/11/se7en-things-people-ask-me-about-siblings
Thank you so much for all your thoughts and suggestions! I love the idea of including the Bear as a helper — that will really suit his practical and organised little nature! I meant for this post to indicate that he’s not experiencing any of the things I described (based on the contradictory corresponding photos that have been taken just in the last two or three weeks) but I’m afraid it didn’t quite come across that way! The Bear is actually doing incredibly well and still seems “spunky” and “springy” — I’ve been surprised at how well he seems to be handling everything! He has still been helping with the baking…maybe that’s why! 😉 Thank you for all your thoughts — I know we’re not out of the woods yet, and I think your suggestions will help the transition to continue to be a smooth one! xCC
P.S. I took your advice and laid down with him for a little while before his nap today and he seemed especially appreciative! However, he decided to get up to mischief when I left the room…! 🙂
You tricked me!!! I was concerned but luckily my discernment of the situation gives you the all clear to let Bear continue his treatment. 😉 Well done you!
I miss you all very much and hope everyone is getting enough rest and recovering. LOVE YOU!
Glad I could make you smile, Jayme! Apologies for the momentary concern… 😉 We miss you and hope you are well and look forward to seeing you again when we’re home (hopefully for longer this time!) Love you!