J is at the age where sibling rivalry has kicked in, especially in regards to T. J pronounces quite proudly that he is the only child to come out of my belly. I tell him yes, and he is just as special as my other kids, and while he did grow in my belly, they grew in my heart. T has been quietly listening, and yesterday told me "J came out of your belly mommy, but I came out of your heart."
I can't help but remember the story from my own childhood of a little boy trying to belittle a little girl who was adopted. The retort from the child was her parents chose her, but the other kid's parents were stuck with him.
Hopefully my kids all know each way is as special and valued as the other for entering our family!
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