Brotherly, Yes, But Love, No
For being born just 45 min. north of Philadelphia, the concept of "brotherly love" did not rub off on Gavin. At the beginning, he was fairly indifferent to Peyton, almost as if he wasn't there. Then he tolerated him and even showed affection at times. Now is a different story. I'm not sure if it is because Peyton is now mobile and can play with many of the same toys, or if this is a 3 yr. old thing. Either way it has to stop. He even got a bad report in the nursery last night, which I don't think has ever happened before.
I can hardly leave them alone in a room together. One of two things will happen: 1. I will hear laughing from both boys. Then all of a sudden laughing from one and crying from the other. Not good. 2. I hear only one boy laughing, quickly followed by the other one crying or screaming for rescue. Also not good. Pretty soon I will have to install video surveillance so I know what is going on at all times.
I always wanted to have at least two kids, just so they could always have each other. One of the reasons we had them closer together (2 yrs. & 2 mos. apart) was so they would have a lot in common and have a close relationship. Somehow our plans didn't work so well. Maybe someday they, or I should say Gavin, will appreciate the brother we gave him!?!
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