Sister love

When I found out that  I was expecting Anvika, I had mixed feelings- I was thrilled, but a little anxious as well. All these 3 years Anvesha had been the center of our family and the center of my universe. She had my undivided attention at all times. My biggest worry was, how would she handle the arrival of a new baby at home? I have heard about sibling rivalry and tantrums once the baby arrives. All this left me nervous. But, I am glad and relieved that Anvesha loves her sister so much that sometimes it gets difficult explaining her that she is just a baby and can only handle gentle cuddles. The arrival of Anvika certainly has brought so many changes in all of us at home. Anvesha has been undergoing a big transition as well. She has learnt to share and wait. I believe family is a boot camp for having healthy social relationships.

Having a sister is like having a best friend that you can't get rid of. I love watching Anvesha as she plays with Anvika, such a precious moment!! This is a pic of Anvesha when she came to meet Anvika at the hospital for the very first time:)

Anvesha calls her "Guggu" and loves to have her in her lap- of course we need to monitor her all the times. This raksha bandhan we had them tie rakhi to each other- a tradition that we will perhaps continue. Anvika too, is super fond of Anvesha. Her face lights up when she sees Anvesha. She starts moving her hands and legs in excitement. Sometimes, she even calls out to her in her baby language and her eyes follow Anvesha wherever she moves around in the house.This is one song they dedicate to each other. We call it the Aanu-Anvi song:) 

Touch Wood!!! Hope this sister relationship always grows more stronger with the passing years.

I am so glad and relived that once Anvika grows up, they both will have each other's company and will be so busy playing with one another that they will not need anyone else. It is always nice to have siblings who are also same in gender in the family. This also helps to cope up with the challenges of life and makes it easier to relate. No matter how hard it is for us right now, but the happy times far outweigh the stressful ones :) It's just a matter of one more year.Can't wait to see them grow together and share everything- clothes, toys, room, accessories......