We live a constant playdate...from 6am to 7pm....everyday. Depending upon the day, this can be a curse or a blessing and even on the best of days, it is exhausting...there is no rest for the weary in this house! But, observing the kids today (a really good day), I realized what an awesome experience it is for them, this constant playdate, and what a truly amazing gift we have given to them.
The never ending playdate...they are as excited each and every morning to see each other as if it has been weeks since they last played together, and then of course, they fight, and then hug it out. They share stories over lunch from their day and laugh at the silly details. They play neighborhood- where Gi Joe, Batman, Darth Vader, Barbie and Polly Pocket all go about their daily business together. They make art and serve as each others muse. They cuddle up and watch movies together. They teach each other how to be patient and how sometimes (especially in our home) you have to speak up to be heard. They correct each other and console each other. They problem solve for each other. They share in their accomplishments and disappointments, and daily, what they aspire to be when they grow up. And, did I mention that they fight?....a lot?
Morning, noon and night, they are each others constant companions. Some days it works, really well, others, like when two decide they want to play without the third and the drama ensues, I have those moments when I wish I knew what it was like to just have one at home at a time, a luxury I never experienced--but those are simply moments, rare, fleeting moments. I know that soon enough they will be growing up and moving in different directions and I will miss observing (refereeing?) these wonderful crazy days, and they will have been gifted with enduring friendships and memories of days filled with the never ending playdate that was their childhood.
Things I like...the constant playdate (most days!)
