to embrace blessings!

I was in the living room spotting Jillian as she used every muscle in her body to pull herself up to the coffee table that sits in the middle of the living room. The weather yesterday was so nice that we were able to open the front door, which opens up to an enclosed porch. This is where we put the overflow of toys so it's a nice "new" place for them to play when the weather allows. So, I'm with Jillian and Molly and Eli are out on the porch make-believing something. I decide to start listening to them:


They are both kneeling down in front of the door that actually goes outside.
Eli grabs Molly's hand.
Eli:  "Molly, you are SO beautiful! I just want to marry you."
Molly: "I want to marry you too!"
They embrace each other with a very heart melting hug.
End Scene.


Okay so they REALLY love each other. That makes me very happy. I'll fill you in a little on what goes on in make-believe land. So, ever since Eli could practically talk (which was VERY early - like 16-18 months) he has called Molly, Mom. She in turn calls him, Dad. We used to answer them when they would run around saying "Mom" or "Dad" but they quickly informed us that they were talking to each other and if they wanted us they would say "Mommy" or "Daddy". They are like those old cute couples that call each other Mom & Dad! They kiss each other, they hug ALOT, they get married almost everyday, there is usually a tragic incidence where someone dies (I know - morbid), they fight & make-up, and fight again, they truly are BEST FRIENDS! Currently, Eli is playing Pretty Pretty Princess with Molly. Adorning himself in blue plastic jewelry - even clip-on earrings.


Last night we put the kids to bed and they still had a little more energy to burn so we figured we'd hear them talking a little bit. Usually we hear Eli run across the floor to quick grab something and then dart back into bed. They know they aren't supposed to be out of bed unless it's to go to the bathroom...so if they think they need yet another stuffed animal or book, they first must scope it out, make a break for it and get back into bed as quickly as possible. So after about 30-45 minutes, I was settled in on the couch feeding Jillian and we hear the kids moving around way more than usual. Trent goes up peeks in the door - Eli is kneeling next to Molly, on her bed. Eli slithers his feet down to the floor and slowly walks back to bed. Nothing said. Trent comes back down. Not more than 5 minutes later, we hear him up again! Trent goes up to find Eli in the same spot!! Trent asks "What are you doing?" Eli says "We are playing Rapunzel!" 
What else would they be doing at 10 p.m.?? Ha ha! They are so funny!


There was a time when I wondered if having kids so close in age was a good idea. It is. It's WONDERFUL! They are 16 1/2 months apart. They don't know life without each other. Like me and my brother (we're 20 months apart)....even my sister for that matter and we are 3 years & 3 months apart!
I can't wait to see how they all 3 play together.

Siblings are such blessing!!

Have a great day!