One of the most rewarding and beautiful things about having two children is to watch their relationship develop.
With Eloise still being so young, it's mostly a one way street at the moment but it's already fascinating.
Far from the jealousy and tantrums we are all made to expect when a toddler gets a sibling, Hugo's calm and affectionate nature continues to enchant and amaze us.
His affection for Eloise keeps growing. From gentle pats and forehead to forehead "kisses", he has now been asking to hold her. Once she is carefully positioned on his lap, he caresses her head softly or just gazes at her. This only lasts a short time before he is ready to move onto other games but it's clear he enjoys the responsibility and the experience.
He also enjoys imitating and helping us, patting her when she cries, handing us her diapers and dictating where she should sit, lay or sleep. In the car, he leans over from his seat to hers to hold her hand.
We're not the only ones Hugo imitates. Once in a while, he starts moaning, pretending to cry and comes over for a hug, resting his soft head on our shoulder or lap.
I cannot describe how proud I feel of him and the way his gentle and caring nature is shining through at a time where he learns to share his parents' affection and attention. He is truly a gift and not least to Eloise who, I can only hope, has a friend for life in her big brother.
With Eloise still being so young, it's mostly a one way street at the moment but it's already fascinating.
Far from the jealousy and tantrums we are all made to expect when a toddler gets a sibling, Hugo's calm and affectionate nature continues to enchant and amaze us.
His affection for Eloise keeps growing. From gentle pats and forehead to forehead "kisses", he has now been asking to hold her. Once she is carefully positioned on his lap, he caresses her head softly or just gazes at her. This only lasts a short time before he is ready to move onto other games but it's clear he enjoys the responsibility and the experience.
He also enjoys imitating and helping us, patting her when she cries, handing us her diapers and dictating where she should sit, lay or sleep. In the car, he leans over from his seat to hers to hold her hand.
We're not the only ones Hugo imitates. Once in a while, he starts moaning, pretending to cry and comes over for a hug, resting his soft head on our shoulder or lap.
I cannot describe how proud I feel of him and the way his gentle and caring nature is shining through at a time where he learns to share his parents' affection and attention. He is truly a gift and not least to Eloise who, I can only hope, has a friend for life in her big brother.
I'm delighted to read of the daily evolution of this beautiful new relationship. Some of this may just come naturally but some is also thanks to your approach which doesn't buy (or even worse, suggest to the older child) the cliches of "jealousy and tantrums."
ReplyDeleteYour behavior is showing Hugo that there is room for everyone!