The joys of life

You know, sometimes its important to find the joys in life so that you can get through the sorrows. I have so many 'joys' that I often forget to enjoy because I am bogged down by the not so fun stuff. My favorite joys are JJ and Miracle. My children are playing in the hallway right now. JJ is talking about his 'soo' or shoe and Miracle is helping to dress him up all 'pretty' in her necklaces and dress up clothes. I hate that JJ is putting on girly stuff....but I love that he is having fun with his sister. I never have to worry about those two...they each have a best friend in each other. I know things will change as Miracle gets older. She wont want JJ in her room anymore, she won't want to share her stuff with him, and she will yell at him for following her around. The same will go for JJ as he gets older. He won't want sissy to put girl stuff on him anymore, he won't care to play with his sister all the time, and he wont want her to be in his room or touch his stuff anymore. This is all to be expected. The awesome thing about the relationship they are sharing right now is that they are building strong bonds with each other so that when they are older, though they won't want to play together anymore, they will help each other through hard situations at school, they will protect each other when it counts, and they will know that they always have a 'best friend' when they need it. They will watch out for each other because that is what brothers and sisters do. They stick together through thick and thin. They are each others advocates and always will be.

I am lucky enough to have this kind of relationship with my siblings. We are each others advocates. We are each others sounding ear. We are best friends, as we should be. I know my sisters do not agree with everything I do, and I know that they have their opinions about my life. However, the ties we formed as children are strong, and I always know that they are there if I ever need them.

I am glad that I have two children, possibly a few more some day. I am glad that they can be brother and sister and have the relationships that come from sharing that special title within a family. I have no doubt that Miracle will be quick to defend her little brother if he gets made fun of at school. In fact, I can see her stepping up to kick some butt if needed:) Also, I know that JJ will be quick to protect his big sister from dangerous boys and other things that beautiful girls have trouble with through the years. He is also shaping up to be one that will be able to give a good butt kicking if needed:) (I don't encourage this, but rule is: if you get hit first, you better hit back!) Overall, my kids will be fine when they are sent off on their own for school or other activities as long as they have each other around. That right there calms an anxious mommas heart....and makes it smile!