Sisters

Yesterday Madison was extremely lovey with Ellie.  I see other big sisters playing, loving, and hugging their little sister.  And not that Madison doesn’t love Ellie or exhibit love to her, but usually she just does her own thing.  However, yesterday, she went all out.  Mommy, can I hold Ellie?  Mommy, can I pick Ellie up?  Mommy, can I feed her?  Mommy, can I ….?  I accommodated whenever possible.  Ellie enjoyed some, but not all of the extra attention.  Ellie’s favorite thing to do with Madison was hold her hands while standing up and “dance” (what I mean to say, it bounce!) with her.  This usually turned into a full blown hug by Madison during which Ellie was resisting the close quarters.  Ellie didn’t mind the book reading…

   

…until she tried to move and Madison held her back in a death trap! 

   

Ellie was accommodating when it came to the bottle – most anything to do with food, she does willingly – the problem was that Madison couldn’t actually hold Ellie (or the bottle) at an angle to allow milk to flow. 

So, I had to take over.  As for picking Ellie up?  Well, that just wasn’t physically possible, but Madison gave it her best shot during some of the dominating hugs mentioned before.  Regardless, it was neat to see some sisterly love and affection.  I do know Ellie loves Madison in return because she wants to do whatever Madison is doing – dancing, dressing up, reading books, playing with babies, etc.  Madison is doing it?  Ellie wants to, too!