I have been a roller coaster of emotions lately. Geesh! Letting too many outside things get me down. Watching and reading the news too much. So I decided to try and focus on the little things that get me through the day sometimes. I have to share one of my favorite moments from the past few days.
I'm sure I've said it a million times by now, but I am an only child. As an only child, I love to observe my kids and their sibling relationships. Sometimes they baffle me, but usually it's really a joy to see. I've always wished I had siblings. Watching my children together makes me so happy they have each other.
My oldest tends to have his own agenda a lot of the time. Not necessarily in a bad way, but he likes to do what he wants to do. He plays with his sister pretty well (who is our middle child), but his little brother he kind of ignores. Not always, but a lot. And it's not intentional -- just the way things work out.
So the other day, I was running around trying to finish up dinner, get the kids ready for soccer practice, put away laundry, etc., etc., etc. The youngest was taking a nap and I needed to wake him up. I asked my oldest to go in, talk to him softly, and just hang out with him for a few minutes. He agreed without complaining and when I went to get the boys a few minutes later, the bedroom door was closed. Through the door I heard my oldest reading a dinosaur book to his little brother. When I peeked in, my youngest was laying in his bed, completely wrapped up in listening to the story. He had the happiest smile on his face as he listened to his big brother reading to him.
This may not sound like a big deal, but these little moments bring me such joy. I love when my children do things for each other without me suggesting them or asking them to. The fact that my oldest thought to read to his brother instead of ignoring him and just sitting there is a big deal to me. I just love it!
It is so easy to get caught up in the bad things around us. I'm very guilty of it. But these little quiet, beautiful moments are all around us too. I don't want to lose sight of those.
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Now on another note -- I love October! Somehow the sky seems more brilliantly blue, the air is cool and crisp, it's football season. The leaves are just starting to change here. I love the vibrant orange, red and gold of the season. I can't wait to get some great fall pictures.
Well, I need to run, so for today I'm done rambling. Have a WONDERFUL day!!!
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I know what you mean about sibling love, my daughter doesn't have a sibling yet but just the way she interacts with other babies, touches them, kisses them...I wanna have one just for her...
Oh Rita, I know what you mean about those little moments! They are the ones that do keep you going because they are the ones that can "fill you up".
I had a brother and sister so I do understand some about sibling relationships. I feel for Evan sometimes because he may very well end up an only child. And I am ok with that, but feel sometimes that he may be gipped. I know that's silly but I can't help it.
So sweet that yours relate to each other. They are going to love that relationship when they are older! :)
That's too sweet Rita! I also love watching my boys when they are being sweet to each other instead of fighting and screaming at each other. It is so sweet, and I know when they get older they will have a better relationship and bong than they do now.
what a sweet story Rita :) that is just so heartwarming to witness the genuine TLC between siblings. Thanks for sharing :)
~cami
What a wonderful story Rita!!! So sweet and good for the heart story!!! Thanks for sharing it. The way I deal with the bad things that happen in our world today...it just to read too much about it or listen to too much news...it can really get you down and also is quite scary bringing up kids in this world. Focus on you, your family and try to make it the best you possibly can!
Hugs,
Linda
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