Tonight as I was putting Kate to bed, I was thinking about this post, in which I asked all of you lovely readers just what, exactly, having two kids was like.
The responses were mixed (Aunt Diane said it would be lovely, Jenny said it was going to be TORTURE. And yes, that is a direct quote). Now I can see that you were all right.
While there are many, many times I feel like I am in over my head, and so often it’s hard to know exactly what to do first when the baby’s crying and EVERYTHING is an emergency with the four year old, times like tonight make me so thankful that we took a leap of faith and decided to have another baby. (There’s also a post rolling around in my brain about the often-unasked but ever-present question of “How can I love another as much as my first?” but I don’t have the insight for that one at this hour).
Tonight, Sammy and I went in to tell Kate goodnight. I sat down on the edge of her bed, holding Sam, and he dove head first into her lap. This struck her funny and she laughed and laughed as she held her little brother. And Sam, well, he LOVES Kate. He absolutely lights up when she is around, and tonight was no exception. Seeing them bring such joy to each other absolutely warmed my heart.
This love-fest ended abruptly when Kate pushed him off her lap and said “Mom, get him away from me, he looks like he’s going to throw up.” But it was nice while it lasted.
ohh, I am cracking up at Kate! She is so funny! I love to watch my kids enjoy each other. It is the best thing ever!
I don’t have kids, but I have a 4 year old niece and a 4 month old nephew who are siblings. It’s the same way for them at this point. Jonathan LOVES his big sister. Everytime she’s around he just smiles and laughs.
How old are yours?
That is funny, but also very sweet! Mine loves his little brother about half the time, according to him. But he can also be so sweet and loving towards him.
Delurking for this post because it made me laugh out loud.. My four year old is amazing with my little guy..but just last night when I said he could not get a toy because his little brother may choke on it he turned to me and asked “Mom, can’t you just put him back in your belly?”.. hhahahaha
Kids.. hahah
That is hilarious!!! I think Kate must be an absolute trip 24 hours a day!! Your stories about her make me laugh out loud!!
Too Sweet!! My 13 month old is so excited to see her big brother after school she runs to him and gives him a big hug. He’s such a good sport…he’ll even hug her back when his friends are around too! 🙂
LOL so sweet. My boys do that with there sister that is 9 and 10 years older than they are!
Trying for number two at the moment, not whilst I’m writing this though – that would be desperate. Such a lovely story about your little uns. They sound so cute. Children may be hard work but they put everything into perspective.
Love your blog by the way, very female and lush. If you get two minutes come and say hello at mine.
Yours
J x