“When I was a kid, I told myself, ‘When I become a mother, I’m never going to say ‘Do it because I said so!’ to my children. I’ll definitely give them my reasons,’ she explains. “Yep, I’ve totally said it — and without giving reasons.”
Jessica also admits that sometimes she doesn’t tell her daughters the whole truth. “I serve Honor flavored sparkling water — she thinks that it’s soda, and that’s what I let her think,” she says. “And when the paparazzi follow us, and she asks me what they’re doing, I tell her ‘They’re just taking pictures. Isn’t that silly?’ I don’t want her to have anxiety, so I tell her they do that to everyone, not just our family.”
But Jessica says they did sit down with Honor to prepare her for being a big sis to Haven. “Honor realized she was going to be the cool sister,” Jessica explains. “Now, she’s really into being my helper. When I change Haven’s diaper, I ask her, ‘Can you throw this away for Mommy?’ or ‘Can you get me the wipes?’ She’s really into it. I tell her, ‘Oh, you’re such a good big sister!’ and give her a high five.”
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