Big Brothers

I love that Nolan is past the age of jealousy.  The age difference (almost four years) has worked out perfectly for me.  I really didn't know what to expect when Baby Bean arrived but He reacted so well to the coming of a new sibling.  He loved holding her for short periods of time. He would insist on laying with her in bed while she slept.  He was always petting her silky thick hair. He just completely adored her. The very first time she giggled at him he was so delighted.  He had just walked up and smiled at her and she grinned hugely and giggled. She loved him instantly and he could see that.   So when the smiles no longer came so easily he resorted to craziness which is what you see above.   Then there is the issue of sharing.  There has been a time or two when she has gotten a hold of one of his precious toys and it immediately gets ripped out of her hands so our new rule is he must trade her a different toy before he takes that one from her.  For the most part he really is a great big brother.  Just sometimes I think he gets bored and there she is... an easy target ;)  I just pray they get along better than me and my siblings did!