Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Big Sisters

I hope that my children will continue to grow and love eachother the way they do today or last night for that matter.

From the time I got home from work until my children went to bed, the girl and boy, princess and prince, played together, happily. They shared toys with eachother and big sister lead little brother around on an imaginary journey.

At one point, while daughter was taking a bathroom break, the little prince came to me and asked to sit on my lap. He was so adorable and sweet and was telling me what he and his sister were up to. I whispered to him how lucky he is to have a big sister like princess and he said "yes, I know that mommy!" Princess yelled for her brother because she had something new to show him and he ran off to join his heroine.

My boy does almost nothing without his sister. She is a huge part of his life and he is the same for her. My girl is sweet to him even when his four year old terror and temper come out. While everything else in the world may have seemed gloomy yesterday, my children truly made me smile and be glad. They made eachother happy and I hope that they can continue to do so throughout their lifetime. I have seen so many siblings grow distant and angry with eachother and that truly makes me sad. Speaking as an only child it touches my heart to see my children love eachother. One of my many hopes as a parent is to foster that love so they will always have family.

21 comments:

Zombs said...

How lovely!

I have the older girl and younger boy too! They are both very young though.

Lately however little boy(22 months) has taken to walking up to her(3) and hugging her and saying "Awwww". They love to play with each other.

I agree that I hope they are always there for each other. Big hugs to yu and your kids!

mm said...

Very sweet Jen! I have a boy and a girl (twins) and they are not as sweet to eachother as I'd like.

Bravie said...

*smooch* Very touching. I too hope they stay that way.

The Zombieslayer said...

That's very sweet. Most brothers and sisters I grew up with fought all the time. I'm glad yours get along.

Joe said...

My stepchildren are in their late teens and they still feel that way about one another. I never thought it would last, but I'm happy it has.

Squiggle said...

You are very lucky.

I must admit, my brother is the only person in my family who I have regular contact with, I talk to him every day and see at least twice a week.

Foxy said...

wow- that is so great. mine have their moments- too little to tell yet. the real test will be when they get older and i too hope they learn to love and appreciate one another. :)

Scott said...

When my oldest son is being helpful, we have those moments. We saw the two of them together in a chair watching a Dora the Explorer video on the Gameboy. The moments are precious. I totally relate to what you are saying about this. I can only pray that they will have a good relationship when they are gone from this house. I think it will happen.

Coco said...

Jen, I'm glad your kids get along. I sure hope that Dominic and his soon-to-be brother will be that way.

Trevor Record said...

Aw, how cute!

My little brother used to look up to me when we were younger (I'm 18 months ahead of him). He used to insist that his name was Kyle KEITH Record (his actual middle name is Nathan) because my middle name is Keith.

Anonymous said...

So great to hear . . . I'm hoping the same for my little ones. Some moments are better than others. Great post!

jenbeauty said...

Those kids moments are really the best. I love to hear about from all of you.

I am an only child so my hubby's sister mean a great deal to me. We spend a lot of time with Hubby's sisters and their families. Everyone gets along fairly well. I am glad we have those siblings in our life.

Thanks everyone for leaving comments and stopping by.

Beth said...

My children get along in doses. One day they can't get far enough away from each other and the next day they're doing strange hobbit dances and songs. Go figure!

I miss having wee ones. My husband is big on becoming a foster family!

Emily RugBurn said...

Aww, Jen - that's so sweet! *tear* I'm also an only child and never got to experience that kind of sibling-closeness. If/when I decide it's time for children, I'm definitely having 2 so they have the chance to experience what we never did.

~ EmRB

Rose said...

Jen, that was so sweet.

Here's hoping that seedling and sprout get together that well!

Chloe said...

That was a very touching post. I'm an only child too, Jen, so I can relate to how it just takes you breath away to see that kind of relationship in action.

Natalie said...

Jen-
I was an only child too until a couple years ago when my dad remarried. Suddenly I was 24 with an 8 year old stepsister! I always thought I would hate having a sister or brother, but now whenever I go home for holidays, I really enjoy doing "sister" things!

arkie said...

That is so sweet, Jen. I was one of four, and we never had that kind of relationship.

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