Chapter 54 Growing Together

• Three months after James's arrival, Grace observed that life with two children was coming into rhythms that felt more complex and fulfilling than she had expected, particularly as she watched Phoebe grow into a protective and caring older sister. She was working from home while James slept in his bouncy seat and Phoebe played complicated creative games that now included situations involving teaching and caring for babies.
• "Mama, my baby needs lunch," Phoebe said, dragging her favourite doll to the kitchen where Grace was cooking Phoebe's actual lunch. "She wants what I'm having,"
• Grace stated, "That's very extremely kind of you to make sure your baby has lunch too," recognizing that Phoebe's doll care has gotten better since James arrived. "Would you like to set up a place for your baby at the table?"