Sibling Rivalry

Sweet (or even half-sweet) moments between our two dear ones are few and far between right now as they now are full-fledged intentionally trying to tick each other off. Adelaine has timed the exact moment that Lukas has perfected a tower of blocks or art project to come and ruin it OR how to open the DVD just at the climax of the movie. Lukas has been finding out that his pleasure Lainie's crying still outweighs the punishment of an afternoon in his room from either randomly shoving her or my favorite recently - *** running off with her favorite doll with her screaming after him only to have him run directly into the bathroom, open the toilet seat and about to drop it in only to hear his mother yell "Don't you dare" - surprisingly - he didn't, but he loved the power.

Other noteworthy kid moments:

Adelaine loves her shoes - spending much time arranging them and trying them on, pretty serious about wearing boots with shorts these days.

Lukas has been playing some pranks on us including knockng on our bedroom door (during bedtime) to have us find....1st time: We opened the door him dressed up with a clown wig and silly glasses and a hat. 2nd time (when he knew we were serious that he was to be in bed): We opened the door to find just the clown wig on the floor, only to hear a giggling boy from the other room.