Brotherly Like

As parents, we want our our children to be healthy and happy first and foremost. Beyond that I think we all have our personal wishes: artistic talents, athleticism, financial success, etc. My personal wish is for my children grown up to like one another - not just love one another, but like each other. As parents, we have demanded they be kind and respectful, but we have not pushed them to be best friends. Fortunately, they seem to have come to that on their own. Sure they get on each other's nerves and, yes, they bicker, but for the most part they really like one another. I know they are young and I am sure we will go through many ups and downs as a family, but it is lookin' good so far.

The other day I was doing something in the yard while the boys played. After a bit, I went to check on them - imagine my surprise when I found them dismantling our old Adirondack chairs with hammers. It was time for the chairs to go, but what an ending for those poor things. Uhhh, demolition for the sake of building relationships... right?

The next day, Spencer had the idea to make a train with one of the trikes and the wagon. Laney was thrilled and rode around like a princess in her (rusty) carriage until Spencer couldn't pedal anymore - she sat for at least an hour. Unfortunately, as a result he woke up in the middle of the night with terrible leg cramps. Ahhh, sleep deprivation to fulfill my dream..., right?