We went out to eat at a local fast food place tonight as a treat. We ate in so the kids could play in the play area. While we were there my children took some of the younger kids who were there under their wing and played with them. My 7 year old son would take a little boy that couldn't have been more than 2 up to the slide and down it as he couldn't do it himself. My daughters played with the toddlers sister. The grandfather of those kids stood their watching and smiling. The kids had a great time playing while we were there, joking with each other, helping each other, and just being themselves. As we were leaving an older gentleman smiled at me and commented on the fact that it was so great that our kids liked each other. He was so impressed by the fact that they were so kind to each other. Not only each other, but others. It really warmed my heart to hear this.
"Brothers and Sisters Share A Unique Blend Of Love, Comradery, and Friendship", Chuck Danes (I believe). I believe that this is very true. No friendship is quite like that of a sibling. My children will make great friends throughout their lives, but their first friends and hopefully their best friends are their brothers and sisters. This isn't to say that they get along at all times. We have those moments where they are seperated and sent to their rooms or to sit on the stairs. It never lasts long and the forgivenss is quickly given. I can learn so much from how they interact with each other. Thank you kids for not only being siblings, but being friends.
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