I love, love, love, when my kids play together. Sometimes, they can get territorial. One will be in the middle of something, the other will want to push in, and it can get messy. It's a hard boundary, because I do want to respect my kids' individual space and needs, but I also want them to learn to work together. It's so wonderful when they can come together and work it out, and then the magic happens. They create their own game, their own world, and are caught up in the wonderful frenzy of the moment. I credit them both- Lizzy who often finds a space for Peter, let's him in, includes him.........and Peter, who takes turns, follows the give and take, and enthusiastically joins in. In their world, they build houses to protect them from storms, create life-saving boats, make all sorts of block creations, and usually find a place for the vast assortment of cars, blankets, and stuffed animals that litter our house. It's wonderful to hear their excited voices as they plot together, and I love watching them in their work. It's such a blessing they have one another, and I get to see it all!
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