My grandmother had it right when she would say, "Two's company, Three's a crowd." This holds very true with my crowd. I have found that when it comes to my girls- two is the magic number. As soon as the third joins in- the claws come out! When all three are playing together it is not long until I hear, "Addie took something" or "Addie just hit me" because clearly, she is the one being left out or bossed around and we she has had enough, she lets her big sisters know it. When the three are together, the twin bond usually take precedents. When Addie is not involved in the play, Avery and Ella can play uninterrupted for long durations, using their imaginations to conjer up fantastical palaces, beautiful wardrobes, and are always nurturing mothers to the magnitude of baby dolls all named Gemma. Addie's is also interested in all things involving baby dolls, and when one of the twins plays with with her and the other is occupied with another activity, the play continues seamlessly forever. They laugh together, talk together, share in imaginative play and it is so refreshing to see. This morning it was Avery and Addie who played together so nicely taking their babies for a walk, having a tea party, changing outfits, pretending to be puppies, while Ella rested on the couch and colored quietly by herself. I could actually get tasks done around the house with out referring all morning long. If only this trio could discover that three is more fun than two, what a happy mom I would be!
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Two's Company, Three's a Crowd
My grandmother had it right when she would say, "Two's company, Three's a crowd." This holds very true with my crowd. I have found that when it comes to my girls- two is the magic number. As soon as the third joins in- the claws come out! When all three are playing together it is not long until I hear, "Addie took something" or "Addie just hit me" because clearly, she is the one being left out or bossed around and we she has had enough, she lets her big sisters know it. When the three are together, the twin bond usually take precedents. When Addie is not involved in the play, Avery and Ella can play uninterrupted for long durations, using their imaginations to conjer up fantastical palaces, beautiful wardrobes, and are always nurturing mothers to the magnitude of baby dolls all named Gemma. Addie's is also interested in all things involving baby dolls, and when one of the twins plays with with her and the other is occupied with another activity, the play continues seamlessly forever. They laugh together, talk together, share in imaginative play and it is so refreshing to see. This morning it was Avery and Addie who played together so nicely taking their babies for a walk, having a tea party, changing outfits, pretending to be puppies, while Ella rested on the couch and colored quietly by herself. I could actually get tasks done around the house with out referring all morning long. If only this trio could discover that three is more fun than two, what a happy mom I would be!
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I love reading about the dynamics of siblings! As an only child, it's so interesting to me to watch my girls interact...and I love getting a peek into houses with more than two, too!
ReplyDeleteA blog friend of mine with B/G twins who are five, and a younger son who is three, recently wrote about the twin dynamic versus the gender dynamic. Really fascinating stuff. :)
It is so interesting to see it all playout, although the dynamics are constantly changing...
DeleteAhhh...sibling rivalry. I'm still praying for the day to come when my youngest realizes my oldest is someone he could actually play with. I hear so many moms talk about how their little ones just worship the ground the older one walks on and tries to do everything the older one does...not in my house. Isn't it funny how they're all different? I guess that's why you just never know.
ReplyDeleteOh Cindi, Im sure that day will come soon enough!! Until then enjoy not having to be a full time mediator...
DeleteMy cousins used to do a lot of that (3 kids fighting) and as a "wise" teenager, I vowed I would only have an even number of children so that they could split into equal teams to fight. Like I said, teen wisdom!
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