Thursday, October 23, 2008

Taking Good Care . . .


Anja puts some "buns" on Baby Stella.

The "Nuk Fairy" brought Baby Stella to Anja last summer when she donated her Nuks to all of the babies who needed them. Baby Stella comes with a Nuk of her own, so we thought it was appropriate. (She's a cute baby too, as opposed to those scary looking ones we all see in the stores!) She liked Baby Stella, slept with Baby Stella, but never really got into taking care of Baby Stella.

Last night was different. Anja went upstairs by herself, looking for a book or something, and ended up needing to change Stella's diaper, again and again. "She pooped! Gotta change her diaper!" Then it was time for Stella to go to bed, so Anja tucked her in and read a few books to her. (She does a mean Brown Bear, Brown Bear, almost verbatim.) Then it was time for Anja to get Stella up, change her diaper, and to find an outfit that suited her best. We both loved seeing this, as it gives us confidence that Anja will be a great BIG sister in the spring. She was very maternal, giving cuddles and kisses and lots of care.


Changing Stella's diaper.


Tucking Stella in.


Reading The Mixed-Up Chameleon to Stella (who's under the blanket).

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