Instead of blogging about an article in news, I asked the kids to respond to the big news in our house-the addition of Fern Stielstra to our extended family :)
Dear Nate,
There are some things you should know about having a little
sister. (I would know. I actually have a little sis.) I hope you take this
advice seriously (at least when you can read this.) and know that I mean all of
the things in this letter.
1.
Little sisters can be ANNOYING. They usually
figure out how to push your buttons at an early age, and they also steal all
the attention with something “cute”. (It`s not even close)
2.
Your little sister will also have a tendency to
do evil things, like steal stuff from your room, mostly because it goes along
with the first point, but sometimes it is just because they want it.
3.
Do not let your little sister copy you. This not
only leads occasionally to the first point, but it may also cause sibling
fighting later on, which it is likely you could end up getting blamed for.
And now for some better stuff!
1.
Little sisters can actually be (sometimes) fun!
They may have some of the same likes/dislikes as you, and that can lead to
enjoyable conversations/games/etc.etc.etc.
2.
You will now have a playmate/friend, when you`re
both older (and, let`s face it, almost everyone besides Fern is older than you
by quite a margin.) so you can do things with her.
3.
If it`s allowed, SHE`S THE PERFECT PRANK SUBJECT!!!
4.
You officially have another family
member.(YAHHHOOOO!!!!)
From your unofficially adopted cousin (With best regards),
Luke E. Melville
Official artist and semi-manga writer
Dear Fern,
10 things you should know about having a big
brother.
10)
You have to compromise
9) Your brother
will not comprehend when you say I don’t have anything to wear, but he will
sometimes suggest something that is wearable
8) Piggyback rides
are always worth it. ;)
7) Sharing = good,
greedy = no no
6) He will annoy
you. Be prepared. Have a bull horn.
5) He must knock to
come in your room. Unless you share one. Then he has to knock and ask.
4) He’s not that
much older…..
3) If you play a
game, bargain. You want this, he wants
that, you play yours first and his some other time.
2) He might let you
borrow things if you ask nicely.
1) No matter what,
he loves you.
Love,
Olivia