China Doll has really transitioned quite well to being jie-jie (sp? -"big sister").  So well actually that she could almost take over my job as mama/housewife completely!  She kisses and hugs and pets her Mei-Mei and chatters ever so sweetly to her.  And loves to sit and "hold" her (with my help of course!)  And then there's the housework...She's been grabbing the broom and bringing it out to "sweep" the floors fairly regularly.  She helped me sort and prep clean cloth diapers from the dryer.  She loves to bring me clean diapers and help wipe baby Mei-Mei during diaper changes...(i do have to give some guidance there if it is a messy diaper!)  She brings me the pacifier (whether or not Mei-Mei needs it).  She adjusts the blankets and the sunshade when Mei-Mei is in the carseat carrier.  But what I think is cutest of all is when she wants to help with feeding time.  She has watched me closely while I get things ready for Mei-Mei to nurse.  And she knows just what to do (well ALMOST!).  China Doll will go grab my nursing cover and put the neck strap over her head, just like I do.  And then if she ever finds one of my nursing bra pads, she will snatch it up, look around carefully and then slowly lift her shirt up, and tuck the pad up on her BELLY BUTTON, then lower her shirt and smile at me because she thinks she's figured out what I do with them.  I think it is adorable, finally she realized that I use two of them, not just one...so she kinda stacks them in there...again on the belly button.  Ah yes...I am just about ready to retire and leave all my chores and mama duties to China Doll to take over for me while I go on a nice long vacation! I'm certain I'll come home to a wonderfully clean house and a happy, well cared for Mei-Mei.  (haha!!! That's a bit of a joke there, but I do see that China Doll is very thoughtful and loves to be helpful as much as she knows how!)