I suppose it was fate that after all my hand-wringing and fretting, I walked past the living room Wednesday morning, just as the snowstorm was beginning to kick into gear, and was lucky enough to spot this:
I have no illusions that they'll have a perfect sibling relationship forever, but I know -- I KNOW -- that this is the picture I'm going to remember, and the one I'm going to annoyingly brandish all up in their grills 10 years from now, when they're at each other's throats.
When I wrote that post, I was so focused on my concerns that I had forgotten to mention something important: that they're each other's biggest fans. So even if (fine, when) J and I aren't The Perfect Parents, seeing them cuddled up like this reminded me that they're there for each other, and that (along with your kind words) helped a huge portion of my worry dissipate.
Have a great weekend, everyone.
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15 comments:
I love this picture. Seriously, love.
Makes me glad I'm going to see my own big bro this weekend.
Seriously, PRECIOUS.
Sweetest. Picture. Ever. Happy Friday!
Oh, man. I'm going back and forth on whether I want to have a 2nd kid, and I feel like I needed to see this picture and post. Truly sweet.
I love this photo and I love that they have each other. (And you! as their Mom.)
That makes my heart swell. How sweet!
Beautiful in so many ways.
I love seeing my kids love on each other. It makes DH and I so happy. Now, if they were always like that...
That photo is why I am having #2...can't WAIT for moments like that!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Aw, just beautiful. (You, your family, this post, all beautiful)
That photo is so adorable!
I'm 3 years younger than my brother and we were close like that growing up. And then, of course, as we got older, we hated each other. And then when we were in high school and college, we were close again. And now, we're as close as your kids are in this photo.
this photo is just so sweet :)
Thanks for sharing this. As a new mother of two I have my doubts at times, but seeing stuff like this shows me how much I have to look forward to.
I'm a bit late for commenting on the last post so I'll comment here...
One thing I try to do (after being called on labeling my kids after a comment I made to a friend) is to say "are you feeling shy right now? You'll feel more relaxed soon" when my kid is hiding behind my legs, instead of saying "he's shy", or "don't be shy". I think it helps kids to be able to name what they are feeling, and also to describe it as a feeling and not a fixed-in-stone character trait.
Also, I think it's essential for parents to recognise the differences between their kids... how else can we help them in areas where they might need help? Or not lead them into a situation they're not ready for? I agree it's a balance between harmful labeling and helpful actions, but I don't doubt you will find it!
That is the SWEETEST! I love it.
Incidentally, my word verification for this comment is "ovatreez". What is that, a tree with eggs, just waiting to be fertilized? No no - a GROVE of such trees. Hm.
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