I've worked hard to create opportunities for time together. For memories for all of them to create together so they have some common ground. I know that Bug and Bunny won't ever be as close with GG and LW as they are to each other (either set), but I want them to be able to count on each other when we're gone. And more importantly, I want them to understand that even when life is happening, college, homework, boyfriends, nights out etc, that family comes first.
Honestly, if you ask Bug or Bunny who's job it is to take care of GG or LW they'll say it's their job. Who's job is is it to take care of the family? It's their job. It feels mafia-esque at times, but it's important to say the words out loud so they're real. They're important. I think too many times we assume kids understand the lessons we're trying to teach them, without actually saying what those lessons are out loud. I think it's a lot easier for them to get it, when we spell it out for them. Absolutely you have to practice what you preach for it to work, but spell it out too. I do this because we take care of family; because it's our job to take care of family.
So when I catch my kids bonding, it's a big deal for me. Last night during movie night (inside this time so we could start at a reasonable hour) this is the bonding I caught.
A little Bug stretched out on his LW.
A little Bunny cuddling her GG.
For this mom? Best. Night. Ever.
Seriously.. Thoughts?
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