Tommy was screaming Lily's name as he headed for the front door this past Tuesday when I picked him up from daycare. He loves his little sister so much and just rushed past me as he was looking for his sister. I am taking him to daycare once a week for a few hours in the morning so he can play with other kids and I can get a little break to spend time just with Lily. This past week was his first week and I thought he would be so happy to see me when I picked him up but he just wanted to know where Lily was and looked around for her. He LOVES her!
I have taken Tommy out on a few playdates without Lily and he is always looking for Lily in other car seats at the playdates and repeats her name over and over again. It is amazing to me how much he loves her already. He looks for her every morning when he gets up and loves to give her kisses. When she cries he tries to put the pacifier in her mouth and he brings her a blanket. Sometimes the blanket ends up on her face but he always tries to make her happy. Lily is starting to watch him more and quiets down when Tommy talks to her and gives her kisses. He also holds onto her car seat in the car. Tommy won't get out of the car until we get her out of the car and he won't come in the house until she is carried into the house. I always have to be on my toes as Tommy is only 18 months old but I think Lily and him will get along well since they are so close in age...(at least I hope).
I was worried about how Tommy would react to Lily and overall he has just loved her. He does get a little jealous when Joe holds Lily as he wants Joe all to himself. Last night we put them in the bath together! Obviously, we had to hold Lily up the whole time but they loved it and I think Lily likes the water even more than Tommy. Tommy is a great big brother and I know they won't always get along perfectly but I am treasuring these moments right now as they are so precious!
