Sibling revelry

Since Dan and I both have a sibling, we always wanted Piper to have a brother or a sister so that she could have that same experience growing up (and, maybe more importantly, into adulthood).  So when Teagan came along, we were thrilled about what that would mean for Piper, but realistic about the fact that she may not see the benefits up front.  It turns out, though, that Piper and Teagan really enjoy each other! 

While Oma - during her time in MN - was the frontrunner when it came to making Teagan smile, now that she's back in NJ Piper has taken over as the person who lights up Teagan's face.  Don't get me wrong, Dan and I can also manage a giggle or a toothless grin, but this baby loves to look at her big sister, and finds her endlessly amusing.  Her favorite game is to 'chase' Piper around the house.  (What this actually means is that Mommy chases Piper around the house with a 13 pound weight.)  At daycare, if Piper needs any cheering up they bring her to Teagan's room.

All of these things are just what we hoped for:  that Piper would have someone to play with, and someone who is her partner in the big wide world of growing up.  What we didn't expect is that at 3 years old she would welcome that.  But she has, and it's a joy to watch them together.