Siblings

I was sharing the other night with Kevin (my husband) how much I love watching the relationship between our kids grow. It is amazing to watch Abbie (our 4mo old) become aware of Jacob. She stares at him with a smile and twinkle in her eye. And Jacob is very sweet with his sister. He gives her kisses and pats her tummy and is inexplicably concerened that she wear socks at all times. It is so special to me to see the start of this relationship. I love that we are no longer just parents and children but there is a new facet to our family - siblings. I am an only child and always wanted a brother or a sister. I probably have an idealized picture of the sibling relationship but regardless I can't describe my joy in seeing love grow between my children. I hope that this is the begining of an amazing friendship. I pray that they grow to not only love each other but have fun together, protect each other, support each other and confide in each other. I hope that I am able to foster this growth in the best way possible. I am thankful everyday for both of my children but it has overwhelmed me lately how thankful I am that they will have each other to grow up with. It is a wonderful thing.