There is something special about watching relationships form before your eyes, especially friendships. Friendships that you know will last the length of time. I was lucky enough to have 11 (first) cousins with some close 2nd cousins, as well. But, I never lived close to them. We would see each other for a couple holidays a year and that was usually it. We loved those gatherings: playing board games, swimming, eating. They were the best.
My heart overflows when I see Parker with his cousins. He LOVES them. Parker already has 5 cousins and I know he'll continue to have more. However, there seems to be one particular cousin that has a special place in his heart for our Parker Bug. Benjamin says Parker (and Carson) are his BEST FRIENDS. Never mind that Parker is 3 years younger than Ben. Never mind that Parker doesn't talk and just became a solid walker. Ben LOVES Parker and P loves Ben. It is just the most wonderful thing I've ever seen. Parker's eyes light up when he gets to see his buddy and I hope that this reaction continues throughout their lives. Because cousins are a wonderful thing to have.
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| As you can see, these 2 have the same Kermit shirt on. Ben got the same one as a birthday gift and he wanted to be sure and wear it when he could be with Parker ALL DAY LONG! |
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| Pushing each other is the walker? Sounds like good teamwork to me! |
