Sisterly Love

The strong preferences continue. Last night I was reading to both girls in Emily's room. Then I asked Abbie to go brush her teeth while I put Emily in bed. Abbie left and Emily managed to grab another book. I agreed to read it to her, but she wouldn't come to me and was crying and upset. I asked her if she wanted Abbie to read the book with us, and she nodded. So, I asked Abbie to come back and the three of us started to settle back into the chair. Before I could even get settled, however, Emily was trying to pull me out of the seat. I asked her if she wanted Abbie to read the book to her and she nodded. So, I guess that was the plan all along - get rid of Mama and have a little sister time. So cute.

Emily really does look up to Abbie. She has started copying her. If Abbie is running through the house screaming, Emily will think it is the greatest thing ever and will run behind her screaming and laughing. This just thrills Abbie. Also, Abbie has discovered all the fun things that she can get Emily to do. Yesterday morning Abbie was thrilled that she was able to get Emily to say funny things. Abbie would say, "Emily, how do you say 'burp'?" and Emily would do her best to say "burp." Then Abbie would laugh and say, "Emily, how do you say 'booger'?" and Emily would do her best to say "booger" with Abbie just laughing hysterically. On and on it went.

They do have their moments when they torture each other, but for the most part they get along very well and Emily makes it a priority to give Abbie a kiss every day before she leaves for school and every night before bed. Even Mommy and Daddy don't get that level of preferential treatment.