J is for Jealous

Apr 11
NabanitaDhar
“Happy Birthday sweetie” said Hank to his one year old daughter Keya as he handed her a huge teddy bear.

They had gathered around the kitchen table, Hank along with his wife Stella, their two daughters, Keya and Kristie, and their cousins and neighbors.

While everyone was busy kissing and wishing Keya, Kristie,their seven year old, sat quietly on her chair frowning as she thought ‘Everyone loves Keya. They have all forgotten me!’

It was then that Stella slowly took out another gift from under the table and called Kristie to her side. Unwilling Kristie walked to her mother thinking that she would now have to give a gift to Keya who according to her had already been showered with way too many gifts.

“Kristie Honey” said Stella “This is for you. Open it!”

Kristie stood surprised but equally quickly she unwrapped the gift to find that it was the same game she had seen in the toy store the other day.

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“Mom! Thank You” she said hugging Stella “But it’s not my birthday?”

“Oh honey” answered Stella “Doesn’t matter. We love you both and can’t celebrate one without the other!”

Kristie was so happy that she went on to kiss her little sister and both of them played with their new gifts together.

Stella stood with Hank looking at their daughters whispering “Didn’t I tell you she’d be happy? She’s 7 after all. It was obvious she would feel threatened by her sibling and feel jealous.”

“Well you are always right” said Hank as they walked away leaving the siblings to play together.

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J is for feeling Jealous….and that’s the tone of today’s tale…


Linking this post for A to Z Challenge. As I promised in the theme reveal post, as part of the Challenge I’m going to write short stories with one or more emotions beginning with the alphabet of the day as the prompt or central idea for the post. Hope you enjoy the challenge!

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45 thoughts on “J is for Jealous”

  1. I loved the care and concern shown by their mom for her daughter's feelings . I wish every one understands the same .
    Well my mom does that and I am very thankful to her 🙂

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  6. Did exactly did two weeks back when I attended my friend's toddler birthday party. Took one gift to hand over to the toddler's slightly older sibling. It is normal for kids to feel this way. Why only kids, even adults feel this!

  7. Awww that is so sweet they thought of her feelings too. Great minds think alike because I also explored jealousy today with a 55er! Loved your take. Amazing story.

  8. Sweet story Nabanita:-) Always so important to take care of the older siblings, I feel.. 🙂 They also need to be seen. I have triplet cousins (3 identical girls) … no surprise that the older brother was totally overlooked when we all came walking… Learned than how important it is to make them all "seen" …

  10. That was so sweet!! I have been through that jealousy part and that too at the age of 7!! Brings back the memory when my little sis was born!!

  12. My brother is older to me but just one and half years and I would always feel bad to share toys and the school books which would be passed on to me. I always longed for something new for me…thankfully I am girl else I would have shared his dresses too. Well written story.

  13. I guess all kids go through this phase of little jealousy with their siblings…but with good nurturing eventually they get over it…its a wonderful topic you chose 🙂

  14. It just shows parents can do their bit to ease relationship between their children. The sad truth is many parents don't bother. Good one.

  16. Just stopping by from the A-Z List to say Hi and good luck with the rest of the challenge 🙂

    Awwwww 🙂 x

  17. Hey my J is for Jealous too 🙂 But my story had some darker shades 😛 Lovely story, I dont have a sister but yes, I used to get jealous when my elder brothers hogged all the attention which was usually rarely 🙂

  21. Reminds me of my child hood whem mom dad bought gifts for me and my bro as well 🙂
    sweet tale
    many wrote on jealousy today 😀

  24. The parents are good people! Great message, Naba!

    My Mom would always say that when we visit a family with more than one kid, always carry gifts for all of them. No child deserves to be left out!

    Loved the story!

  29. That's such a thoughtful gesture from the mom and a small little act that put the child at ease! Beautiful story, Nabanita ! ♥

  31. Brilliant take on the word Jealousy, Naba. Sadly we still have parents who wouldn't think of the other child when celebrating the other's birthday. Sigh…..:)

  35. Good post Baba….I think sibiling rivarly is the most underrated and ignored expression!

  41. I did same while bringing up my kids with 5 year age gap….
    you've described that phase very well in your words

  42. A very sensible move by the parents. While my kids were growing up… and even now actually… I've always bought stuff for all of them together. It makes everyone happy. 😀

  43. What a nice thing to do! Children do suffer from sibling rivalry and it's such a simple solution. ☺

  44. Good one Naba.. I have heard its true in many cases ,jealousy among siblings takes over, and then becomes a party of your personality. parents need to play an eminent role here..

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