Madi & Drew

Its always a special treat at our house when Madi and Andrew actually get along. The norm is one of them chasing down the other at "rocket-speed" (as Andrew calls it) to beat the other one up. This is quite entertaining, as Madi can usually outrun her brother and she is much bigger.  Lately, Andrew has gotten really smart! If he does something to set Madisen off, he will run as fast as he can to our bedroom and lock the door. Madisen then pounds on the door so hard you think she will break through at any minute. It's quite comical.

Although Madi claims that she doesn't like her brother, there are always rare moments like these:

She is giving Andrew a piggyback through the house, and she is doing a cartwheel over him while giving him a kiss on the forehead. It was so cute to hear Andrew just laugh and laugh because Madi's hair was tickling his nose. I love these moments with my children, and take pictures to prove to them that they love each other! Sometimes that is hard to believe, and a picture is a great reminder!

I remember growing up in a house with sibling rivalry; one kid was always trying to prove dominance over the rest. It is interesting to watch this same dynamic play out between my children. I keep telling them that this will pass and to remember how much they love each other!  Madi just keeps telling us she doesn't want anymore brothers! To late Madi, our new baby is a boy!! ;) I love these two monkeys!