The Big Sister

It was never in doubt, but now we have proof that Mahlon is a great bigsister.

Not only is Mahlon there for Jackie, feeding her and giving her something to drink, she's also amazingly patient as we clamor from place to place completing paperwork.  Mae was showing off Jackie to all the other big sisters when we went shopping this afternoon.  In fact, Mae seems to have discovered Jackie's greatest love in life - farm animals.  Mae went to Timbuk Toys before we left for China and purchased a small set of farm animals in a zipper bag.  Ever since Mae gave them to Jackie last night, Jackie hasn't let the bag out of her steel grip. 

Mae and Jackie in the Swan Room
on November 10, 2010

In fact, Jackie has three favorite things of all time. 

1. her farm animals
2. a ball that Mahlon bought her at the store yesterday
3. the panda bear that we all picked out for Jackie's care package, which she was clutching when we first saw her two days ago.

Mahlon was exclusively responsible for the first two and was an essential player in the third.  And, as I write this, Mahlon is playing catch with Jackie.

I am so pleased we brought Mahlon.  She's been perfect.