You heard it here first.
Now it's all about Anneliese.
Nathan wants to be with her all the time. He's always the first to hear her when she wakes up from a nap. He's always ready to choose her spoon when it's time for her to eat, and he's often hovering nearby when she's nursing, head-kisses at the ready. He loves to make her laugh, and when she's upset, he is quick to soothe her and tell her it's ok, pretty girl.
Nathan claims to know what she wants and needs at any given time. Mommy, she doesn't want the green beans, she wants vanilla yogurt instead. Mommy, Anneliese wants to sit on the couch. Mommy, she wants to get out of the car seat. Mommy, she wants to take a nap with the giraffe, not the monkey. Mommy, she wants to read a book. Mommy, Anneliese is tired. Mommy, she wants the green truck. Usually, he's right.
Man do these two love each other. They laugh together. They roll trucks up and down each other's bellies. They grab each other's hands. They rub each other's heads. They babble together. They adore each other.
I love seeing Nathan as the protective big brother. I love that he's learning to notice other people's needs and wants (whether or not he's actually right, whether or not his motives are truly selfless... whatever, he's getting the concept). I love that instead of Nathan faulting me for taking time away from him to care for another baby, and instead of Anneliese faulting me for not getting as much newborn attention as her brother did (both of these are things I honestly fear)... instead, they seem completely joyful at each other's presence and existence. I've always believed that a sibling is a gift, but these two playing together and laughing together really hits that truth home for me.
I want to live in this world for as many years as possible, before the bickering starts. I know it's coming. And when it does, I'm going to bust out these pictures as proof of how crazy they are about each other. 
Think it will work?
7 comments:
Love it! I think there is no better sound in the world than listening to your two children laughing hysterically at each other at some "inside joke". Very therapeutic after a rough day. :)
They may eventually start bickering, Erin, but that'll be over surface stuff. Deep down, they'll still love each other even when they're bickering.
It's good to have proof, though. ")
Awwwwww!
I think this is one of my most favorite posts you've ever written. I hope the same thing for my kids someday...not that I'm pregnant, but I'm glad you have photo proof. Very, very cute.
Aw, thanks. That top picture of them gaping at each other in laughter MADE MY DAY when I found it on the camera (Mark took it one night when I wasn't home at bedtime). Made me realize how crazy they really are about each other these days. :)
So sweet!!! I love how Nathan adores his little sister! And I agree with Mary... there's nothing like that love you have for a sibling even when they get on your nerves sometimes! LOL! :)
What was it the gang in Winchester decided? "Those Bumgarner kids may bicker and fight with each other, but if an outsider takes sides, just watch them come to defend each other! Don't get in the middle!"
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