Brother and Sister Forever. . .

Peyton has done so well in transitioning into his new role as Big Brother. He protects her from the dog, and makes sure no one takes her stuff. He yells for her, "Sister?, Sister?" when I've asked him to go find her. Sure, he's had a couple of meltdowns, but nothing major, and his behavior has improved since I left for Taiwan.

Gracyn is all about sharing, and smiling. So they are quite the perfect sibling match. Peyton has his preferences, she lets him have his way. He yells at her to, "stop!" and she smiles back at him. It's great! I'm sure she'll start to get stronger and may just fight back a bit more in the days to come, but for now, they are such a joy to watch together.

They both enjoy bath time, he hogs the toys, she could care less. He splashes her, she smiles. . .she splashes back, he gets irritated. . .go figure. They both love to sit at the counter and eat, and they're both constantly all over Gong-Gong (my dad). They both love and prefer to be outdoors, and they both like to be fed. I know, I know, I should not be feeding either one of them, but they're my babies, and they know how to feed themselves. I see no harm in helping them get the food to their cute little mouths.

Gracyn has adjusted so well. I can't believe just a week ago we met for the first time. She's starting to show a preference for me over others. Not sure she'd take me over her doting grandfather just yet, but what a special bond for them to have! She runs down the hallway with open arms ready for a hug. Still only gives kisses, if Peyton does it first. She waves at everyone, smiles at everyone, and her big eyes just sparkle and light up when she giggles! Which is almost at everything - if someone else laughs, she laughs too! Far cry from my moody near-4 year old. . .if someone laughs, he gets mad and says they're too loud, or thinks they're laughing at him.

Peyton has been a trooper - it's tough, no doubt. He's been an only child his whole life! And now he has to share everything with Gracyn. I'm so proud of him, and love him so much! I can't wait to watch these two grow up together! He's already teaching her the "bad" things!

I love my kiddos!! They love chasing bubbles!


And playing with the Pablo Sprinkler. . .


And driving around like crazy big kids!


Don't grow up too fast guys!!! I want to enjoy it!