lil' Momma

Rylee really is such a sweet big sister.

 

I was a little nervous for the girls to start sharing a room (you know, like 6 months ago).  After one night, Rylee cried because Kelsey wasn't ready for bed yet at her bedtime. Thankfully that didn't last long as we moved Kelsey's bed time up and now its the same time. While they usually nap about the same time during the day I separate them because Kelsey doesn't usually sleep as long and I don't want to risk her waking up Rylee.  Rylee STILL asks which bed Kelsey will be sleeping in.

 

A couple months ago I fed Kelsey in Rylee's bed and didn't feel like moving her (pre-rolling and Rylee's bed is currently 4 inches off the ground).  I thought I heard Rylee in the room but found her in the living room so I didn't think too much of it. Later on, I snuck in to check on Kelsey to discover Rylee had taken her blanket to cover up Kelsey and quietly left.  That's a pretty big deal because Rylee is rather possessive of her blankies!

 

 

 For a long time a pre-requisite to giving Kelsey a hug was she had to be on her back. It was pretty comical watching her try to roll Kelsey over to "assume the position".  She always kisses her on her head.

 Another morning I was getting some work done on the computer and heard Kelsey get up. Rylee immediately went in to "get her".  When someone first enters the room Kelsey quiets down and then if you don't pick her up right away gets upset.  Well, this particular day she didn't fuss again.  I was working on the computer and didn't run in right away. After about 15 minutes I thought I'd better investigate:

Rylee had climbed into the crib and was bouncing Kelsey around like it was a trampoline! Kels thought it was hilarious!  I love to hear them laughing together - no one can get Kelsey going quite like Rylee can :)

Rylee loves blowing Kelsey kisses when put down for a nap, and now commandeers the spoons when its feeding time.  She's even recently agreed to read books to Kelsey, pointing out the toys/numbers/colors. She's very good about making sure Kelsey has a toy and her bink.

I've always said they'll either be best friends or best enemies - probably both.  And its true, the older and more mobile Kelsey gets, the more annoyed Rylee gets - taking her toys or destroying her "castle" laying on her book/blanket/bed/lap. Kelsey' (like most little sisters) just idolizes her.  It is rather sweet.

Love my little ladies!