Crew and Drake...Sleeping on the top bunk bed together!
So, we have had a rough couple of weeks with fighting. I don't know what is going on. I think Drake is finally figuring out that he has some agency and can choose to do what he wants. He's kind of been a stinker with me. And he's definitely fought more with Crew lately. The last couple of weeks has been really bad. And I can't figure out how to help it not happen, so I usually just let them fight it out and figure it out on their own. And they usually do. But it's not always peaceful in our home. I try to teach them how important brothers are and to be kind to each other. But again, they really just make their own choices. And punishments don't always keep things from happening the next time. Sometimes I feel like I live in a war zone! They can go from playing great, to major fights, and back in twenty minutes or less! Name calling is often. And not giving in because they want to play something their way is a big problem. I know they love each other, but remembering to show it has become more difficult as they've grown.
So, late last night, when they should have been asleep, and instead were on the top bunk, I felt a little bit of Heaven on Earth! Crew was teaching Drake about addition with two digit numbers. Specifically tens, twenties, and so on. It was so cute. I couldn't break up the sweetness that was going on. And even cuter, was that they ended up both sleeping on the twin sized top bunk bed. I had to sneak in for a picture this morning. I love it when they are happily getting along. It makes my heart melt. I really want them to be friends and learn to be kind. I want them to know that they are more important than any friends at school, than getting their own way, or than stuff. But that's taking time to learn. But little victories like last night help make it all bearable. Honestly, the small bits of peace in our home are huge moments for me! They really can be sweet and show each other brotherly love! Even if it is few and far between! I sure love those two big boys!
