#makesmesmilemondays

My kids at el circo cheapo on Saturday night

There is an 8 year age gap between my two kids. They have different fathers. My son's little sister arrived just as he was setting out on the tween years. I worried that because of those three factors, they wouldn't have bonded as much as siblings closer in age.
Instead, their loving brother sister relationship only warms my heart. They don't fight over toys; neither seeks the attention spotlight over the other. They enjoy spending time with one another and oh boy, can they make one another laugh! I think the high point of Chiara's day is when Daniel spins here around the room - she calls this "Di-do-do".

I always remind my son that when he's sixteen, she'll be 8, so he better be ready to take her on lots of car rides for ice cream cones when he gets his driver's license. And then, can you just imagine what a relief it would have been/be to have a brother 8 years older than you to call up for boy advice/college application assistance/moving help??? I know that Chiara will repay her brother too, someday, at least for all those "Di-do-do" spins around the living room.

Watching this brother/sister duo in action always makes me smile.