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Our bio is 9 and we are bringing home a 7 and 6 (boy and girl). He seems very excited and we've talked alot about it and included him in all the decisions (including names for new brother and sister)...but one thing I've done without him knowing is had other children the ages of our new ones in our home for "playdates". He just thinks that Mom is working with their mom and he needs to play with them a while. I've loved seeing how wonderful he is with the younger ones...teaching them things, talking to them about what they like to do. When a boy left yesterday, he said "isn't he the age of my new brother?" When I said yes...he said "I liked teaching him how to play darts and ping pong, I can teach my new brother and sister that too!". So I hope he'll remember that feeling when the sibling thing gets tough, as I'm sure it will. We've also assured him that he can continue to do the things he loves to do (for him, that's sports) and although things at home may get a little crazy...he still gets to keep his life outside! I know the ages are different...but I wanted to share!
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