But I've got to hand it to our little Gracie bug. As soon as Grant began responding to her interaction, Grace became quite the attentive big sister. That is great news x 2 for this mommy. They play together so well and really keep each other busy.
One Saturday morning a couple of months ago Grace gave us a special treat. She had come into our room around 7 and was snuggling with us in bed. She had only been there a little while when we heard Grant stirring. She told us that she would check on him. She went into his room, and we fell back asleep. A half an hour or 45 minutes later I woke again, and with some panic in my gate I hurried to Grant's bedroom door. I heard Gracie talking softly, and Grant cooing back at her. She had climbed into Grant's crib and had been keeping him company all that time.
These pictures are from this week. We had just come home from the store and I was busy getting groceries put away. I was finishing with the last couple of bags when I realized that it was a little too quiet. I glanced over the counter to find Grant completely soaked with Gracie behind the squirt bottle. My initial reaction was not amusement. But Gracie was so proud of herself when she told me she was doing Grant's hair. The tough little guy just sat there, patiently taking it all. Just basking in her attention.
Though it isn't unusual for me to hear them laughing and playing together, it gets me every time. And, for now, I think it is easier having two. But Grant isn't moving around very quickly yet, and I realize they may not always get along this well. But I want to do everything I can to help them always be buddies.
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As for those pictures of Grace doing Grants hair Just replace Grace with Lizzy and Grant with Gideon and we have so been there. Spray bottle and everything. Warning! Don't let her get the idea to do your hair, you will end up just as socked as Grant and maybe not so patient about it. As for the friend thing isn't it just the best!!! ShiAnne and Lizzy play with each other constantly and when they start giggling and laughing it still melts me. ShiAnne starts 1st grade on Monday I don't know what Lizzy is going to do.
aww what a great big sister! I hope they always get along. My little brother and I hardly ever fought- (I fought with the other 3 siblings!!!)I'm hoping that for your kids! Also, we have the same beautiful crib.
What funny stories! And cute pictures. Glad they are getting along so well.
Oh, that is sooo sweet! What wonderful memories for them to look back on as they get older. And what cuties! I love that she is using a sponge. And I love that he was happy as a clam to let her!
This must be a big sister thing. Emma has done the same exact things with Mason, and Mason loves any attention Emma will give him.
Because these two play so well together, #3 may not be a rough as first thought:)
That is SO CUTE!!!! How adorable that Grace did that and even better that Grant put up with it! Those pictures are precious, I love how pleased Grace looks :-)
That is so funny. I think it is nice for them too to have someone else to play with. This last week all of Sydney's cousins (from Jason's side) were visiting. We had 9 kids including a newborn running around the house and although it was loud and a little insane at times, I think Sydney really liked playing with them.
aw so cute! Jayme and I were buddies like that when we were little. Not that we aren't buddies now...just not the same as when we were little.
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