Sisters...

For a long time it seemed like the age difference between Shaelyn and Monreau was quite a gap (just over 2 years), but lately it's seemed to close even more and their little friendship is growing. They had the best time together over Shaelyn's Christmas break. They normally get along very well, but the past few weeks they've been attached at the hip! There is nothing that blesses me more than watching my kids love on each other! It's been fun to see Monreau take a little leadership and for Shaelyn to let her a bit. They bounce back and forth suggesting ideas to play and they really go with one another's suggestions very well. I know that there will be times in the future where they'll fight and struggle to be in slightly different phases of life, so I am truly enjoying this time and it's great to watch the two of them have so much fun just being sisters!!

About a year ago they moved into a room together. At the beginning it was a bit of a struggle to blend two very different personalities, sleeping patterns, and ages... but it's amazing what a difference a year makes! Now they'll talk for a little while and then go to sleep on their own. There new thing is sleeping together in Shaelyn's bed. At first I thought they would NEVER be able to do it, but they have :). I could resist snapping a couple of pictures a few different nights.

Thanks girls for being so sweet and for loving each other so well. I am so proud of you!