When Hannah was born in December, 2001, Noah became a big brother. As she developed into an energetic, playful toddler, Noah referred to her as, "The Little Sister." To say, "Hannah", he needed to be prompted by my husband or myself. Hannah is now an independent, beautiful 6 year old girl.
Knowing that Noah is developing at a slower rate than his peers, I knew that someday Hannah's skills would surpass his academic, social, and language skills. I wasn't prepared, however, for that day to come so soon. Hannah is now reading, comprehending, analyzing, and questioning beyond the skills of her older brother.
I am so proud of her when Hannah takes the lead in public, in a motherly way, and holds Noah's hand. She claimed just a week ago, "Don't worry, Mom, I'll help Noah." It dawned on me at that moment that without ever telling her that he required more assistance than she, that she had figured that out on her own. Her intuitiveness to his situation is amazing, and my heart soars with pride when I see her helping Noah. On the other hand, I fear for her future when my husband and I are gone. This is a huge responsibility for her to undertake, and I hope it does not become an obstacle to her future.
All parents worry about the their children. I quess we will be worrying about both our son and our daughter long into the future. I plan to embrace every step of the way.
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