Lately Sam and Anna have been interacting more. Playing more, teasing more, stealing toys more, and actively fight back when a toy is taken, more. We've discovered that Anna's a biter, and her first line of defense against Sam's ruthless I-want-what-you-have tactics is to clamp her mouth on his arm or shoulder. She also actively protests her dislike for Sam's moves by yelling, shrieking or crying. (I asked her tonight: "Anna, you are going to have your momma's temper, aren't you?" and no joke- she said "ya" and emphatically nodded her head up and down. Where was the video camera for that one???)
Sam's a lover. He sees that you are clearly enjoying whatever you've got, and he wants to share in your happiness. Most often that means whatever Anna's got, he wants. Even if he just got the last thing that Anna had a second ago, he'll drop it like a hot coal to go after the new "it" item in Anna's hands. He doesn't get angry when Anna takes something from him, he just tries harder to get it back. Sam also likes to show his affection for his sister by climbing over her or patting her on the head. Anna does not like this. I also think it's a good thing Anna's hair has decided to be a late bloomer- I have a feeling Sam's going to be a hair-puller. Thank goodness Anna's not, because Sam's mop is probably overdue for a haircut.
I know our days of scuffles over toys are only just beginning. I know our babes will get lots of practice learning to share before they ever grace a school classroom. I'm not really looking forward to teaching that, and I AM looking forward to the day they know what "sharing" means.
Photographic evidence:
Sam's a lover. He sees that you are clearly enjoying whatever you've got, and he wants to share in your happiness. Most often that means whatever Anna's got, he wants. Even if he just got the last thing that Anna had a second ago, he'll drop it like a hot coal to go after the new "it" item in Anna's hands. He doesn't get angry when Anna takes something from him, he just tries harder to get it back. Sam also likes to show his affection for his sister by climbing over her or patting her on the head. Anna does not like this. I also think it's a good thing Anna's hair has decided to be a late bloomer- I have a feeling Sam's going to be a hair-puller. Thank goodness Anna's not, because Sam's mop is probably overdue for a haircut.
I know our days of scuffles over toys are only just beginning. I know our babes will get lots of practice learning to share before they ever grace a school classroom. I'm not really looking forward to teaching that, and I AM looking forward to the day they know what "sharing" means.
Photographic evidence:
(Notice he is not content with the piano sitting right in front of him)
(Seconds before this, they were looking at each other with adorable smiles, making each other laugh. I meant to capture that, but this is priceless too.)
(Totally not staged. I guess Sam wanted to ride on Anna's back. Anna was SO not pleased. Aren't they a little young to figure this out on their own?)
8 comments:
Awesome. This is what happens at my house when I'm babysitting Aubrey. Do you work hard to keep them out of eachother's hair (figuratively), or do you try and let them work it out?
Cute photos! Good luck getting the sharing thing down...
So cute!
They are just too funny! They must be endlessly entertaining. I'd never watch TV again! :) It's so fun watching their little personalities start to bloom!
I love all the photos, but especially the piggy back riding one. It's true that they'll learn about sharing probably earlier than most babies, which is great! Though I'm sure there will be some good skirmishes along the way!
Hahahaha this actually makes me feel better. Camden & his cousin who is 5 months younger than him have not been the best of friends lately. His cousin is as sweet as can be but wants WHATEVER toy Camden has. So he always makes a beeline for Camden. I used to just be able to distract Cam with another toy. These days-- not so much!! He throws a huge tantrum when his cousin tries to take anything away from him. And yes-- I think this stage is only gonna get worse before it gets better!
Love the pictures. Those are some really adorable kids you've got.
Gah! Baby piggyback! So cute (even if not in Anna's eyes). Also we have that same elephant outfit, I think -- "Mommy's little peanut" on the onesie. Love it!
The photos are adorable and the evidence of wanting his siblings toy is priceless as is the explanation that he loves to share in others happiness : ) Great blog!
K
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