Cousins!

 Our two grandbabies met each

other for the first time

on the weekend.
 

 

 

For big cousin B,

it was almost like visiting

Santa Claus at Christmas. 

 

 

The build up to that special

event was so exciting.

It is all he talked about

for days. But

when he was placed

on the lap of the

 jolly man, he screamed

until he was put back down.

He loves the pictures of

himself screaming, while

Santa is chuckling. And

chatters about this experience

still, two months later.

 

 

Visiting cousin L on Saturday

was much like this event,

minus the screaming!

 

L arrived, safe, sound & small

on Friday. And then it was

finally time.

 

B was coy at first,

keeping a safe distance

& clearly unsure of the

small mewing noises

she was making.
 

He would start to get closer.
 

Feel brave.
 

Then change his mind!
 

Eventually he sat on the bed.

It was safe, as mama held

her brand new niece.
 

Suddenly, the phone was more

fascinating. He would peek over

at her every few minutes but

truly, being the cool older

cousin was an image he needed

to project & protect!
 

Finally, it was time to leave.

He never did touch her or

get too close. But he said

good night & chatted about

her all the way home!

 

I am sure one day, they will

be the best of friends.

 

For now, he is keeping a safe
distance from the action

until he figures out his new

role & his new place in our

growing family!