DS is that kid everyone likes. Academically able, invited to every party going, on every sports team or club and approached for them. Pretty oblivious to it, he’s just happy, cheery and gets things easily. He’s always getting offers to go on days out with friends to fun places.
He’s kind to his sister, never minds her tagging along but she’s feeling it as she grows. She’s not sporty or outgoing, just pleasant and quiet. Happy but finds learning hard and doesn’t always keep up with peers socially. She’s not stroppy, but is lately quietly questioning why her brother has so many parties/ friends and does so much. I obviously treat her when he’s out, I enjoy time with her so it’s easy, but at the end of the day I’m mummy. It’s not the same. She has some friends, other quiet girls and I find their parents less motivated to meet up. I manage some play dates, I’m always happy to have them round, but there’s far fewer of them and they seem to be quiet families. Less spontaneous and a while to arrange things.
I want them both to grow up happy and confident, I’m loathe to curtail him as he’s having fun, doing well and always pleasant to his family.
Has anyone grown up with her feelings, or managed this? I’m open to advice.