Ever since Benji got his big boy bed a few months ago, Lily has been pestering us to have a “sleepover.” Now that the days are long and lazy, with no reason to rush up in the morning, we agreed and have tucked them in together the last couple of nights. The site of them curled up sleeping next to each other is really heartwarming. Although they do bicker, pinch, punch, bite and scream, they really have a sweet little relationship (especially when we’re not looking.)
Despite being the first born, Lily is a bit of a pussy. Ben is the one who will dunk his head under the water. He’s the one who will get the first twirl around the room. Or try to tackle the jungle gym. Or step into a dark room. Whenever the notion of sleeping at grandma’s house comes up, it’s always followed by, “Is Ben going to come too?”
Earlier in the week, Lily needed something in the basement and asked Ben to go with her (ok, “Ily!” he replied) Why can’t you just go alone, babe, I asked? Her Response: Because I’m scared of the basement and Ben makes me brave.
And he does. She is willing to do so much more with him by her side. And, as their mom, it’s pretty cool to see.
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FOUND YOU FROM SITS…. love the name….scary mommy
will be back to catch up….love your proudest parenting MOMENT…I laughed so very hard!
Now that is just sweet. The picture is perfect.
I’m late night blog hopping. Love the blog. Love the Proud Parenting Moment. Love the boogies comment on Twitter.
I am cracking up because you should see the looks I get from people whenever I tell them that Jessica is a total pussy. No wonder I like you so much!
Dawn
My oldest is the same as Lily, #2 is a girl too, and so much more adventurous. The 2nd always get called to go upstairs, enter a room, or say hi to new people with her big sister behind her! Too funny!
Sweet picture. I love the doll and teddy tucked in with them.
We have a secret sign at our house: the sign language “B” for brave. We flash it at each other just before scary things like recitals or amusement park rides.
It’s so touchy to look at them sleeping side by side… and I’ve noticed that younger children are brave ones, as they feel they have elder brother/sister to protect them if anything wrong happens, but older children don’t want to show their fears to the little ones:)
Aww! “Ben makes me brave”
That is the cutest ever! I love that!!!
why are they sleeping with an orange?
Threeundertwo – I love that idea!
A- Why would they sleep with an orange? It’s a doll, duh.
I used to sleep with a velvet peapod though, so it wouldn’t be that odd!
That is a comment for the ages, “Ben makes me brave.” Please write it down!
That is going to be a wonderful memory for both of them when they are older.
You also had an orange carrot, but you didn’t really respond to that one like peapod.
OK I could cry after reading that! They are just too cute! I love that little brother makes her brave. It’s so sweet!
p.s. – just catching up from last weeks blogs – you DO deserve all those awards – I love your blog too and you get so excited when I see a new one!
-Jamie
(colby’s sister)
Awwww, Jamie… I think I love you. :)
Aw! That is SO darned sweet!
So cute!!!
You’re killing me with the cuteness…
I too have referred to my child as a pussy…he totally is one.
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