Raina and Lola

I often get the question: "So, how does Raina like being a big sister?" The truth? She likes the concept of being a big sister, but she hasn't really liked the baby much until now. It's not an active dislike or anything; instead, Lola cannot do much, so she hasn't been too appealing to Raina. But Lola is growing up and now she actively interacts with people, and suddenly Raina is more willing to play with her. And Raina gets energized and flattered each time she looks at Lola and realizes that Lola has been looking at her the entire time. As we say, "Lola only has eyes for Raina." And when they're in the car together, Raina frequently reports that Lola is smiling at her. It's a lot easier to show affection toward someone who clearly loves you unconditionally. I'm glad that Raina likes having a sister in reality (not just in the abstract) and that the sibling transition has gone so well.