Siblings and Their Rivalries

Abby has been in rare form these past two days. Sibling rivalry has reared it's ugly ferocious booger-picking head.

As Morgan gets more and more attention for "talking" and becoming more mobile Abby is getting more and more jealous. I try my best to put Morgan down, once he has been fed, in places were he can explore and I can devote some attention to Abby. But while he is getting fed I have to hold him and the bottle, which leaves one hand free if I can get in the right position. But generally for 20 min I can not give her undivided attention.

Where is the happy medium? I don't want to encourage the rivalry because I LOVE them BOTH equally. But I never had siblings and therefore never had to fight/compete for the attention. I know what she is feeling is normal, but my gravy she is driving me bonkers!

She is still a sweetheart and uses "thank you" and "please" has a few problems "listening" but overall is a normal toddler doing normal toddler things. Additionally, because it is getting colder out I have avoided my usual choice of the park as Morgan's system is not ready to be in the cold for an hour or more even when he is strapped to me. I chose to go to the library to get books (which Abby LOVES) but that doesn't get all her toddler energy out. Ideas anyone?

Also I want to do crafts with her — anyone have any good links to seasonal crafts that toddlers can take part in? I can only take so much finger painting and play doh.