Growing Older, Growing Closer

It's so exciting to watch the girls grow closer and find common play activities.

It used to be all fights, with Beth growling at mei mei for getting in her way or getting into her things, and J complaining that Beth wouldn't let her into their room.

When J tried to hug Beth, the latter would shy away. *Ouch* Thankfully J is not the thin-skinned type.

And Beth would never never of her own want to hug her little sister or show her any sisterly affection.

During a particularly challenging time, Beth was heard to voice her regret that she had prayed to Jesus for a baby sister.

Fast forward...

They're now 8 and 3.5 and the little one has grown enormously in her ability to take instruction, initiate play projects and be a good assistant to her big sister.

Sometimes they play cubbyhouse with cushions and blankets.

Or dressing up dolls (never thought I'd see the day Beth would take to dolls).

Lately it's making handbags from recycled paper. Plus tiny lip balm, lipsticks and all the bits that go into handbags.

The other day, Beth made J stick out her arm so she could measure her up and make her a handbag with a sling long enough to go round her shoulder. J walked around the lounge proudly, showing off her new handbag.

Just adorable. :-)