Alec and Logan, like most siblings, usually find things to fight about. But, amazing as this is going to sound, they have been getting along lately. Oh sure, they are still fighting here and there, but mostly they have been helping each other and doing things for each other.
What is going on here? What changed? Why aren't they fighting as much as they used to? Why are they getting along?
As I said earlier, Christmas--the season of love and perpetual hope. Could it be that something from Christmas rubbed off on them? Or is it that they are growing up a bit? Or is it that they received some great gifts for Christmas that they have to share? And, in order to share those items, they must get along?? Hmmmmm--I would have to lean toward that last item.
Our boys received a laptop computer, a TV/DVD player and a car DVD player. All three of these items they have to share and to share them, they have to get along. They also pooled some of their Christmas money and bought a small pool table. If they want to play someone in a game of pool--they have to get along.
Now, of course, they have had a few arguments since receiving these items, but mostly those have been because one of them wants to play a game with the other--and the other doesn't want to at that moment.
One day during Christmas break, Logan was sick. Both boys had a hockey game later on that day. For some unknown reason, Alec offered to pack Logan's hockey bag and carry it out to the car. Well, what do you make of that? Was it because of Christmas or deep down do my children really care about each other?
I must believe that it is because deep down they really care for each other. This isn't the first time I've seen them worry about each other or look to each other for approval or recognition. Later that day of the hockey game, I witnessed Logan coming off the ice and stopping by Alec for a little high five action.
While I would never in a million years admit this to my boys, I will admit it here--it warms my heart to see them getting along and caring about each other. They must never know that I prefer them being nice to each other over fighting and bickering. It is imperative that they never find out that I like the fact that they worry if one of them is not feeling well. And what is wrong with this? The fact that they both read my articles all the time!
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