I always loved the topic of nature vs. nurture in sociology and psycology classes in college. I definitely believe that there are certain behaviors that are 'taught' to children by their parents or caregivers who raise them, but I also believe that there are certain behaviors that are innately part of our beings. I especially love to watch little girls and little boys play. From such an early age, most of the time they are SOOOO different. I have several close friends who have boys and when our kids get together, they are automatically drawn to different toys. I'm not saying it's wrong for a boy to play with a 'girl' toy or the opposite, I just think it's funny to see what they pick out on their own. From early on Allie loved baby dolls (what girl doesn't? See?). But since I've had Sienna, her 'mothering' has gone on overdrive. She absolutely loves her babies and loves to mother them. It's so cute to see her do or say things that I do or say to Sienna. It was also my first glimpse of recognizing that she is CONSTANTLY watching me (and that's a lot of pressure!) Allie is such a sweet little mommy and I'm so excited to see her actually be a mommy some day :)
Loves to carry her baby in her 'moby' wrap
Allie always puts her baby to sleep in the bathroom downstairs. She'll turn the light off and shut the door. She gets so upset sometimes when we have to go to the bathroom because her baby 'IS SLEEPING' and she doesn't want her to be disturbed
Dinnertime
Goin for a walk
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