[Iluvowls]

Hi mom5,

I just read your thread and I thank you for your offer to answer questions. I have 2 bio children and have finally had a great little addition placed in my home. He is 4 yrs old and 4yrs younger than my youngest bio. The oldest child is 12. Sibling rivalry began instantly. My question is, how do you encourange your children to embrace new ones. Its difficult to ask them to do this when at the same time, they kinda feel this child has already been given a lot.

Also, I was surprised when he made the decision to call me mom all on his own. I accepted his offer gracefully. I want to know if that is normal. For a child to bond so quickly. Or is this the calm before the storm? Its difficult to remember info from the training classes when this entire process took so long. (About 2 years)

Well, I'll appreciate any feedback.


Thanks, Monica