Do as I'm doing

There is a new phase going on in our house, the kids are playing together! Before this Bianca didn't want Wyatt near her things, messing them up. So Wyatt would mostly hang his balloons or do his own thing. I was usually requested as a playmate for both of them so I would try to take turns playing whatever they wanted to. It's so nice now that they find things to do together. Wyatt has always followed his sisters lead and now she's decided that she likes that.

She's started to see him more as a sidekick rather than a nuisance.

They still have their fights about whose turn it is to do what and they seem to always want to do the same thing at the same time but they have been working a lot of that out on their own.

I find that I actually get more done when they are home together. And we have more fun all playing the same thing. Bianca likes to teach her brother how to play games and do things.

They make up their own games.

And of course, they have what they call their "wrestle time". ( I think this is Wyatt's favorite). I allow them to wrestle using pillows or blankets and tell Bianca that she has to let him push her over sometimes to be fair. Sometimes one or both end up crying or hurt but most of the time I use a timer and they have fun and are OK. I remember doing this with my brother and I think it's just a good way to get out some energy. Another thing they've been doing since the colder weather is playing tennis on the Wii.
Anyway I am thoroughly enjoying this phase and I think they are too. I know it's not always possible but I think every kid should have the blessing of a sibling or two. (: