I am thankful that my children have each other. I watch them from afar, keeping my distance, smiling as I see them delight in each other. And I wonder, What kind of relationship will they have? Will they enjoy each other? Will they love each other? Will they feel that special bond that comes only from that close relationship of a brother or sister? And I know in my heart that this love they feel for each other is something completely separate from me and my love for them. It is a bond that only they will know.
I don't know what awaits them, but I pray for their closeness and love for each other. I know that only God can ensure that bond.
The boys delight in their sister. When they are alone with her, one on one, they dote on her. They play dolls, they pick her up, they lead her around and she follows them with delight! Yesterday, Tyler swung with Kayla on the tire swing while she squealed and giggled, loving this intimate, special time with her brother focused only on her. Tyler helps Kayla get dressed. He cleans her face and hands after meals. He has taken on the big brother roll and basks in the praise that comes from fulfilling it! For him, loving his sister is pure bliss and the roll transforms him into someone special to her and to us.
While Tyler takes on the caretaker roll, Wyatt fills the teaching roll with his sister. He loves to read to her. Wyatt patiently works his way through a book, reading page after page, waiting for her to turn them and also being very patient when she turns them the wrong way or too many at once. He loves to talk to her, teach her and show her how to do things. For Wyatt, as a younger brother, he really craves the authority that comes with teaching a younger sibling. I am proud of the way he works with her in a patient and loving manner.
Kayla is very blessed to have two big brothers who love her so very much!
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