It's Just Magical

One of the biggest joys in parenting so far has been watching the relationship between my children grow.

They have their own in-jokes, they know just what to do to cheer each other up when even Mama can't.

They know what that crying child/baby wants in the moment when Mama can't figure it out.

They know exactly what buttons to push with each other too ;)


In my house, the most fun thing that can happen sometimes is being sat on by your sibling.

Cassandra has a very precious bunny toy who sleeps with her. Shortly after Eli could walk, he would enjoy getting a rise out of her by toddling over and yanking it out of his sister's arms.

Now he's really sophisticated about it. He'll wait until bunny is temporarily abandoned, pick it up, walk over to his sister and wave it in front of her with a really casual 'Mah' (mine). The second she begins to freak out, he'll hand it over and give her a cuddle. I don't know if it's just for amusement or some kind of power play, but I always watch the situation resolve itself nicely with their cuddle and Cass telling me that Eli is being kind and think: 'Would it be over-parenting to intervene here?'



I worry about their squishy innards, but apparently if it causes them any pain the sheer hilarity of being sat on numbs it pretty well.


I wish I could remember even one incredibly sweet story to counter-balance the sister-baiting, but it's late and I'm just coming up blank. :)

On a completely un-related note we are heading to Singapore this weekend to visit with family for two weeks. I'm unlikely to access the internet in that time, so keep well and if you think to, say a prayer for me that I can relax and take things in my stride!