We had a birthday celebration for 2 yr. old granddaughter tonight as part of our Fast Sunday family dinner get-together. Our little grandson and granddaughter have not really had a lot to do with each other until recently. They've been curious about the other, but jealous of time on Gma or Gpa's lap, competing for our attention. Tonight they made the transition to actually playing.
It started off with grandson eyeing a toy granddaughter was playing with. He'd look for his chance to snatch a toy away, dive in and grab it, and RUN!!! She'd run after him and when she got close enough that he realized she would overtake him, he'd turn around and offer the toy (or drink or whatever) to her and say "dank do" (thank you). Then he'd watch her return to her solitary play, and he'd move in and do the grab-n-run again. It was so hilarious that I laughed so hard my jaw was hurting.
After the battle for the toys, they found that chasing each other was great fun. They ended up in my bathroom, exploring a drawer with curlers and trial-sized lotions etc. They were talking to each other and sharing, and having such a fun time. I do believe they are becoming great friends.
Gotta love little children.
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It's so fun to watch the developmental process happen. Every transition to a new stage is exciting all over again. I'm eagerly anticipating the time when I will be doing this with grandkids.
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It was SO fun watching them actually play with each other. I think it was a first! I almost cried seeing them chase each other and laughing. So cute!
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