Meet your sisters

Dear Tiny Human,

When you come into the world, you will come into the best family there is. The truth is, it isn't for me or your dad that it is so fantabulous, it is because of your sisters.

One year ago today, I nervously went to Sydney airport to pick them up. I knew they were flying for the very first time and were travelling from their old house in Tamworth with their Case Manager, Natalia. I already knew what they looked like as I used to see them all the time, but I was still worried I might not recognise them. And even more worried they would see nothing familiar in me. A few months before when we had picked Isaac up from from his carer, Leah had remembered me. She had said "You used to come to our house". That I did.

People started to come off the plane and I eagerly waited in a position they could see me, but secretly wanted to hide a little bit. Then I saw them. Two tiny little girls stepped out of the corridor with Natalia. They had colourful clothes, comfy sneakers and little backpacks on their backs. I said hi and they stayed close to the safety of Natalia.

I spoke, as we walked, about how far away the car was because I had not parked here many times and we had to walk for a while to get to it. But once we did, it would be a really quick drive home.

My vivid memories are less reachable after this point. I know the first night was really smooth and strangely everything seemed to go smoothly after that. They fit right into our lives and I felt a strong need to look after them. The more and more they became parts of our lives, the more and more I saw just how remarkable they were, and knew they would not be leaving our family.

You see, there is something really special about your sisters. They are the most amazing and resilient girls you will ever meet and they make me and your daddy better people. 

You are so lucky to have a big big sister who is super smart. Leah is a great reader and speller and her memory is surprising! She loves sports and being active and works so hard at everything she does. Leah is one of these kids who keeps trying until she gets it right, she doesn't give up easily. And eventually, she gets it right - she wouldn't have it any other way.

Leah is kind to her younger siblings. She is so lovely and soft with Isaac and Mani and loves taking care of them. I know she will care for you just the same. She is nice to other kids at school too, she shares and takes turns and helps them when they need it.

The other thing to know about Leah is that she likes to learn. Her brain doesn't always stretch as far as she might like and at times you wouldn't be blamed for thinking there was a logical part of brain missing, but her one track mind, means she wants to know everything about that subject. She will ask questions and repeat information and you will always hear her say "Guess what?" before she tells you what she has discovered that day.

Tara is so much more excitable than Leah and likes to keep five things in her mind at a time. She enjoys laughing and talking about her Bum-Bum. I have no doubt, she will be pointing and talking about yours as soon as you come out! Tara will do anything to laugh and make others laugh. She is still learning how to get others to laugh with her and want to spend time with her, but most of the time she doesn't mind.

Tara is a natural gymnast. She jumps and climbs and swings at any chance she can. I call her a monkey. Her high energy comes in handy in her class, but gets in her trouble a little too when she is too busy to listen. This girl is great at following instructions... when she stops to listen! The thing is, she loves to help out and be appreciated for her helping.

What will work out really well for you is that she wants to help take care of you. Tara loves babies and thinks all small things are cute and adorable. And let me tell you, when her little mouth says the word 'adorable' it truly is adorable! She already enjoys holding Phoebe and India and likes to pat them on the head. She is interested in babies and just watching and talking about them. She is really going to love you.

So, the truth is, your sisters are better than fabulous, so much for than fantastic and remarkable doesn't come close to describing their little personalities. They are fantabulous and everything more! You are so lucky to have these big sisters and I am happy to have these daughters. I have been blessed to share the last year with them and I can't wait to see what comes next!

Love Mummy