A few weeks ago, as I was dealing with an A2 issue of some kind, I had a thought—a lightning-bolt, revelatory, kind of thought—"The twins came together so N could help A2." The thought almost immediately made me cry (and I'm crying as I write this, actually).
I've always thought it's interesting that the twins are so incredibly different. N is so outgoing (almost to a fault) and A2 is so not. But after I had that revelation, I started to think back on their relationship. It actually wasn't that long ago that most interactions between the two of them ended with N crying because A2 had whacked her with a toy. But that's changed in the past few months. Now, they play together better. They whisper about things and make up games to play. And, A2 opens up more when he's around her. A2 is very suspicious of people he doesn't know, and N says hello to everyone she sees. When they're together, A2 will talk to people, almost as if he's braver when she's around.
I don't pretend to understand how things work in heaven, why some spirits get sent to specific families. I don't fully comprehend why these two little people came to earth together, but I like to think that A2 and N knew they were coming to our family and asked if they could come together. I hope that their relationship will continue to grow and that N will continue to give A2 that little extra boost of confidence that he needs.
8 comments:
those little boogers are so cute! a little yin and yang.
I wonder what you can do to foster N helping and coaxing A2 on purpose. I think it's lovely that he's braver when she's around. How are they doing with Sunbeams? I can imagine her whispering little bits of encouragement for him his entire life and that is wonderful.
Oh goodness I am always so emotional with your posts , and, especially pics! I can't wait to hold those little ones this weekend! They're the best.
Beautiful!
That made me cry! Thanks for the post.
Such a great post (and beautiful kids!). I often think about the same things with K1 and K2. Both my kids are fairly outgoing, strong personalities but K2 takes it to a much higher level than K1. And I think her presence forces him to work harder than he would otherwise - knowing she's right there, right behind him, doing everything with less fear and more moxie so he has to step up his game. I never planned on having them so close but as I watch them grow I realize how much they need each other to become who they are supposed to be. I think twins are the coolest - such a unique bond.
I have rarely read anything that has moved me as much as this post. Thank you! I think you received pure revelation on this one for sure!
That is so sweet. I love that thought.
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