The other day I went to go pick up AJ from his therapy session and saw the cutest thing.
Lucina was showing off her brother to everyone! Everyone needs a hype-man like her lol.
So the setting of this therapy is a big space with a lot of learning sections and some toys. It feels like a big open play room for the kids though.
Generally when I pick up AJ, Lucina is with Joe but she tagged along this time. She loves this place.
If the space looks like a classroom, it’s her jam! Crayons and older kids to play with? Yes please!
If you don’t know, Lucina is a snob to kids her age. I have no idea why. She’s all about infants or school age kids.
So while I was getting the run down of how AJ’s session went, all I could hear is “Look! Look!”
I look up and Lucina is running up to every kid and pointing to AJ. He was happy jumping and doing some roll outs on a spike ball.
It was THE COOLEST thing in Lucina’s eyes.
She will be the first person to tattletale on AJ but also the first person to show him off.
She LOVES her brother!
Joe and I joke that once she’s in school with him, we won’t have to worry about bullies.
If anything, she’s going to be that loud short girl who isn’t afraid to throw a punch to defend her brother.
I mean we aren’t going to encourage fighting, but if she did so while defending herself or AJ, I wouldn’t be mad at her 🤷🏻♀️.
I’m talking about if AJ is physically getting bullied. I of course will teach them to notify an adult first.
If anything, she’s doing the bully a favor because AJ is strong and would probably hurt someone if he pushed them. He’s a gentle giant.
I was scared about having another child. I didn’t know if they were going to have a close relationship with AJ. I didn’t know if they would see him differently than other kids.
I am blessed to say that that is not the case. It was all in my head. Lucina sees AJ for who he is and is always the first to include him. Sometimes a little forceful but the love is there.
I mean the girl would not hit her piñata unless AJ was watching. She would legit stop swinging and go chase after him and walk him back to his spot to watch her lol.
If you are a parent out there wondering if your kids will have a bond, stop worrying. They will. If anything, I’ve learned that siblings have the biggest hearts – even if they fight and tattle on each other, there is no doubt they will love and defend one another.
Until next blog ❤
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