I have never researched much about birth order, but I am fairly certain that Ella has quite easily slipped into the typical older-sibling role. She takes note of Aidan’s whereabouts, summoning him when she feels he's too far out of sight. "Aidan, Come Here!!!" she yells from the other room. She barks at him when he's done something against her will. She calms him with a back rub when nothing and no one else will do.
Aidan was having a toddler moment the other day and in an effort to problem solve, she brought him his bunny, his pacifier, and his Buzz Lightyear action figure. None would calm him down. She then leaned over and gave him a huge hug and rubbed his head, saying “I Love You Aidan!”.
It does not get any better, or sweeter, than that - she wanted so badly to help identify and meet his needs. She loves him so.
It is a true gift to witness and nurture their sweet friendship.
And then, there are moments like this that I just happen to catch on camera:
Ella hits an unsuspecting Aidan on the head with a bucket:
I tell her "No Hitting!" and ask her to apologize to Aidan. She begins by rubbing his head, looks to make sure I am witnessing the apology, and gives him a little hug for good measure:
And then promptly does it again!
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