I just love how my kids love each other. A friend once commented on how my kids hugged each other before going to bed when they stayed with her. It was unprompted and surprised her because her kids do not do that. I guess I just take it for granted because we always say prayers and then hug each other before heading off to our beds.
This fall has been very busy and with Emily having moved downstairs and being gone alot after school and evenings, the kids don't always have that connection time after school that they used to have. The other day Emily was home after school unexpectedly and she and Rebekah were immediately in each others arms, hugging and talking like they had not seen each other in ages. Then Emily went to Luke and the same hugging and connecting. I loved just sitting back and watching the interaction. I love that they love each other and miss each other so much. I don't have to force any affection between them. It is something I think Christ has produced in them. I know it is a gift because not all siblings have that. As a mother I cherish it so much. I hope they will work on making it last a lifetime. There will be challenges to it I am sure, but I will encourage it of course and we talk about how friends may come and go but our siblings are forever, so we need to treat each other right and love each other deeply. What a blessing my kids are.
That is such a blessing and I'm so glad for you and your kids! I tried not to say, "My kids will never do this and that" as we were parenting, cause you just never know. But my desire has always been that my kids will feel as close as I do with my siblings. My dreams have been nearly met, but they aren't all done growing up yet either! Take care Diane!
ReplyDeleteI feel so thankful for that also. They are so full of love and I feel so thankful for their closeness. And they are so nice to me. I miss them!
ReplyDelete