But yes, Daniel now has a little sister with him at home 3 days a week! We are very pleased that from this week onwards, Maria (Daniel's nanny, his second mother) will be bringing her daughter, Rashell, with her to our home the 3 days that I'm working. Rashell is currently 9 months old, so they are both at a much easier age and can even play together. Daniel and Rashell are like "Irish twins", since they are only 9 months apart!
It is a "win-win" situation for us all, since Daniel will have the opportunity to learn very important lessons such as: that he is not the center of attention, that he has to share his toys, how to be gentle with a smaller child, etc. And for Maria, she gets to be with her daughter while working and Rashell, will also have fun learning from Daniel (Maria said Rashell has already started imitating things Daniel does with the toys). She is almost crawling and the more mobile she gets, the more fun it will be for them.
So far, it's working out very well. Maria has even managed to coordinate their afternoon naps, so she gets a needed break too.
Here are some photos of the two of them this week. Every time I have taken photos they have both been very serious, but they are generally happy together!
Getting ready to go for a walk together...
Our Japanese neighbor lent us this double stroller, which we are very grateful for! Daniel barely fits but it will work for now...
Neither of them would look at the camera...
This is them this morning getting ready to leave for the Library...
Rashell looked so cute in her Peruvian poncho! She is still in the oral phase too...
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So cute, it will be good for him and her too! When I saw the title I thought GREAT! and then No, I'm not pregnant, you had me going for a second there!!! hugs and kisses to all of you
ReplyDeleteAninha-Jonny,
ReplyDeleteThis was a great idea! I shared with you and Jonny the positive side of this decision, having the little girl, Rachelle, with our Daniel. How constructive this decision will be for both of them in a short and long term! Your kind attitude will give a strong impact on Maria's life whom I am sure is full of appreciation and gratitude.
I feel great watching you-Jonny building your lives and contributing to the growth of somebody else’s life simultaneously. This is very altruistic and I am very proud of you. God bless you for the example of human beings you are. I love and miss you 3 very much. Kisses, vozinha de Daniel
Lovely to read your recent posts. :) Glad you are enjoying friends and that Daniel is doing so well! Our kids also get very wild after dinner before their bath. They take off all their clothes except diaper/underwear and dance around the living room like crazies! It is so funny!
ReplyDeleteHi Aninha, Jonny and DP,
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to come back from our two week holiday in Turkey and find such great pictures and DP so energetic and running!!! What a great idea for Maria to bring her daughter so that Daniel gets used to another child and learns to be gentle and to share!! They are very cute together. Thanks for calling just now and for taking the time to write this amazing blog!!! We feel so much closer to you guys and to DP seeing him grow up. Can't wait to see you 3 soon. Lots of love, Tia Fafa and Tio Juju.