Helping Hands

One of my favorite parts of observing the girls’ development is watching their increasing interaction with each other.  Up until recently, I would have said that they don’t really play with each other.  They would play alongside each other (I think the term is “parallel play”), but not with each other.  However, now I am starting to notice one brushing her sister’s hair (despite her protests) or handing her a book to read (once she’s already done with it) or making sure her cup is in the right place (any guesses as to which child insists on having everything in the possession of its rightful owner?). 

This evening as they were enthusiastically enjoying their new water table from Grammie, I caught on video a humorous interaction between the girls.  Becky had discovered that if she pleaded enough, she could convince Susie to come over and help her stand up from a kneeling position.  And of course, it quickly became a game and Becky kneeled down again and again and again, and Susie dutifully helped her up again and again and again.  It’s a good thing Susie was there to offer her assistance, because my patience would have run out after the first or second time.  I suppose there’s some sort of meaningful lesson in there somewhere…your sister will always be there to help you get onto your feet…never weary of doing good to those in need…make sure to wear dark pants in case of grass stains when kneeling…in any case, I’m glad they were there for each other.  And I’m glad I was there with the camera!