new territory

We've entered it. I knew this would happen at some point. I only wish I didn't feel so inadequate. My parenting skills don't seem to be up to the task.

When something doesn't go Grace's way she blames her sister. For example, if Craig or I discipline Grace for putting stickers on the wall, it's Julia's fault. I watch as the little wheels turn in her brain: how can I make this about Julia instead of me?

Such are the lives of siblings. I certainly remember taking anger out on my sister. And I also remember my brothers taking their anger out on me. It's not that I didn't expect jealousy between Grace and Julia. I was simply hopeful that I would know how to deal with it effectively. But I don't.