Sweet Brother

Benjamin is such a sweet brother to Talia. Surprisingly (for his age), he shares well with her, even giving up a toy he has "rightful possession" over if she says please. :) He also looks after her, picking up her cup when she drops it or telling me what he thinks she needs ("Ya Ya say 'cup,' Mama.") We have our share of sibling rivalry too. Benjamin definitely has territory over which he is very posessive, but overall I'm proud of the way he treats his sister with kindness.

Today I asked Benjamin if Talia could share the blocks he was playing with. He willingly scooted over to allow her a space near the pile. A minute later I looked back in the living room and he had seated himself behind her (legs open with her between them) in the typical picture pose. It was so sweet, as if he was protecting her or showing her how to do it. They even let me get a picture!