Lily loves big sister, or it could be gas

Lily loves her big sister, Willow.
We think.
Experts say when a newborn smiles, she really isn't smiling, she just has gas.
That might apply to Lily's responses to her big sister. She lights up when Willow comes around. But maybe Lily is just having gas every time Willow happens by. I sometimes get a pain in my side when Willow comes near me (groan, toddler).
We know Willow loves her little sister. Our oldest loves to help in any way she can with the baby, and she loves to touch her and hug her and kiss her. Lily is the best doll in the world in Willow's eyes.
And, if it isn't the gas, Lily's eyes widen when the bigger kid is around, though that might be alarm at what's coming next, whether it be a forceful push of the pacifier in the mouth or an accidental sitting upon.
Whether it be adoration or gas, I have a hunch: One day in the near future, Lily will idolize absolutely her big sister.

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