Sister Talk

We have always felt that it is very important that family be involved in our adoption process.  We don't want anyone feeling like an outsider or spectator, especially our children.  We have made a point to talk to Matthew about it all along. Conversations with Matthew began when I was pregnant with Gabe, so we were explaining that Mommy had a baby in her belly and that soon we'd go to the hospital and the Dr. would help the baby come out.  When Gabe was born, Matthew was so excited.  He loved bringing baby home, so we used it to help explain adoption a little more.  We told him that we were going to bring another baby home one day.  He loved that idea... "More Gabey Babies! Yay!"  lol
Well, here we are... Gabe is almost 18 months old, and Matthew will be 4 years old in September, and it just occurred to us... we have been talking about another BABY coming to live with us.  What if the child we adopt is not a baby actually?  What if she is Matthew's age or a little older.  So I asked the question:  "Matthew, would you like a sister to live with us?"  He replied, "A sister? No."  Then I realized: This kid doesn't know what a sister even is! We are a family full of little boys.  'Sister' is not a familiar word at all! So I rephrased it.. "Matthew, would you like a girl to come live with us?"  Matthew responded, "A girl?  Yes!!!"  Just when I thought I was on to something, he added, "A girl like Grandma!"
We'll get there in time I guess.  :)