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Saturday, January 7, 2012

birthday party + siblings

Savannah and Devin were invited to a double birthday party for siblings.  When I told Savannah that Devin got an invite too, the first thing out of her mouth was "He is gonna ruin the party!".  I am not going to lie, but I had this fear too. You just can't predict Devin. Paul and I had even discussed that I would just take Savannah, and let Devin sit home...but I felt like he needed the chance to interact with other kids.

It was so interesting to sit back and watch my children at the party. One time Devin got lost in the shuffle, and ended up getting pushed over...and that big sister of his was quick to make sure he was okay.  One time Savannah was feeling left out, and it about melted my wee heart to watch Savannah find her brother to play with. When it was time to eat, I saw both of my children sitting in a corner by themselves eating and sharing food. Those two spent most of the party side by side. 

I don't know what the recipe is for creating those sibling relationships that will last a life time...my odds aren't good with mine.  I do know that I am going to try like crazy to figure it out for my children.

9 comments:

Rebecca said...

Cute! I was like that with my little brother (who is six years younger, so kind of an age difference) and we are still close.

dust and kam said...

I love this. I wish I could give Gage a sibling.

kenna said...

ditto. adorable.

Cal said...

It took me 5 minutes to convince Lance that the picture of Devin was not Sagan. They have the exact profile. holy cow!!! Mason and Ethan are never want to play together but they are always the first to pick each other up when sad or lonely.

kendahl a. said...

My siblings and I did not get along at all when we were younger but are all fairly close now. I don't know what changed, though - time apart maybe? Side note. Your kids are so freaking cute!

Emily said...

It's always a work in progress and some days (weeks) are definitely better than others. We're still figuring it out!

Unknown said...

This is down right adorable!!!

Jenni and Chad Stewart said...

Aww - I love when the sibs are so sweet to each other, especially when it's unexpected. :)

Unknown said...

That is the sweetest picture! My boys fight like crazy all the time at home but like Cal said they are always the first to pick each other up when sad or lonely.