Something really cool happened when we were away last week. Our two children turned into siblings. Obviously, this isn't exactly new, but there is a new energy, a new joy to their relationship. They could have spent hours in our little mountain condo playing weird, make-believe games together. Then went up and down the stairs and then some like they were a ride a Disneyland. They played chase and catch. Soli followed her around dutifully. When he'd knock his hard noggin' for the thousandth time, she'd help him up, give him a kiss, make it all better. He is totally dialed into all his sister's favorite things and can sniff Baby and Night-Night out of an unmade bed like a bloodhound. Even when Els was tuned out to her TV on the road, she'd periodically chat with him, acknowledge him, make him feel loved and cool.
Jeff and I did a lot of holy-cow-this-is-so-damn-cool look exchanging, never wanting to say too much as to distract from the moment. There's more to tell about our snowy, socked-in adventure, but for now, I've gotta just get that bit out. I have a brother and sister, a boy and a girl, siblings, forever.
Something really cool happened when we were away last week. Our two children turned into siblings. Obviously, this isn't exactly new, but there is a new energy, a new joy to their relationship. They could have spent hours in our little mountain condo playing weird, make-believe games together. Then went up and down the stairs and then some like they were a ride a Disneyland. They played chase and catch. Soli followed her around dutifully. When he'd knock his hard noggin' for the thousandth time, she'd help him up, give him a kiss, make it all better. He is totally dialed into all his sister's favorite things and can sniff Baby and Night-Night out of an unmade bed like a bloodhound. Even when Els was tuned out to her TV on the road, she'd periodically chat with him, acknowledge him, make him feel loved and cool.
Jeff and I did a lot of holy-cow-this-is-so-damn-cool look exchanging, never wanting to say too much as to distract from the moment. There's more to tell about our snowy, socked-in adventure, but for now, I've gotta just get that bit out. I have a brother and sister, a boy and a girl, siblings, forever.
1 comment:
isn't it the coolest thing???
Cannot believe Sol facing forward like a big boy! One year coming up fast . . .love Els in the car, too. Pretty good stuff. Can't wait to hear more! xoxo!
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