Baby Doll

My husband and I often wonder how Ellie will treat her younger brother or sister. A lot of people tell us we may have some resistance to the new arrival. It's a general given that the older sibling will show feelings of jealousy or resentment.



Well, I purchased a baby doll who only pees when she sits on her potty...it's genious! I thought watching this baby may stir up some interest in Ellie to use the potty herself. As soon as we opened the box, Ellie fell immediately in love with her. She said, "Awww! It's so cute! Wanna come to Ellie?" She wrapped the doll in her blanket and rocked her, sang to her, strolled her, fed her, helped her go potty, wiped her, took a nap with her, and consoled her when she was crying.



I know the doll is nothing compared to the real thing, but if I got anything out of this day, it is that Ellie is a very nurturing person. Ellie is always so willing to help out and as Pumpkin's mother will testify, she did a great job calming her baby with a silver bag. =)