Brotherly Love

More often than not (though not exclusively), Eli and Maddux show love towards one another these days. I am still working with Eli on helping his sister 'in good works' (AKA - not tattling), but I really can't complain yet. They are two peas in a pod.

Today I got lunch ready while the kids went onto the back deck to play. Eli pulled his Hawks basketball from the garage to bring out with him. As soon as the two got outside, Eli went straight to the yard to find the other basketball for Maddux. Only after he gave the ball to his sister did he start to play. I must mention that in no way did I prompt him to seek a toy for her. Maybe some of that preaching about 'love your sister' and 'treat others as you want to be treated' is starting to rub off!!

One other area which Eli really excels is encouragement. He is so positive when trying to teach Maddux new things. This comes up daily when we practice self-control after meals. I usually have to tell Maddie, "Look at your brother....put your hands in self-control like Eli." Eli usually then makes eye contact with her and gently encourages her to fold her hands. Yesterday he also complimented her on eating neatly. He told her, "Maddie...look at how clean you stayed! YAY!"