Getting Older

The three year-old currently residing in our house is experiencing a new wave of independence. Besides the psychiatry she gives her sister during a tantrum, and the need to take over the watering of the potted plants, and refusing to take a nap, she is now requesting that everyone leave her room so she can say her prayers alone. Don't get me wrong... it's actually really cool to see this new independence. Her prayers seem more thought-out (admittedly, we've stood around the corner to listen in once or twice before,) and she's learning how to take care of herself and other things. Now, the napping... well, I think I can get over that. She is almost four after all.

The one year-old is also learning at what seems like exponential rates. She said every name of her aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousin in her prayers tonight. Of course, we helped her, but the diction was unmistakable. She still has a very volatile temper, but is exuberantly happy when things are going her way. I think she's going to be a very athletic child because she loves throwing things, kicking balls, jumping and running. Two words: Energizer battery. I can't keep up with her! It's so funny how different the two girls are. Complete opposites in some respects, and totally SISTERS in others. I wonder what their relationship with each other will be like in the future....