Quintessential Moments

Brie, the little sister, already trying to be like her big sis.  She loves her, everything about her.  She goes crawling down the hall yelling for her when she leaves the room.  If she wakes up early for nap, and his sister is still asleep, she'll try to break away from in order to knock on her big sister's door until she wakes up.  She calls her "A-ya".  She holds her hand in the car and she will start screaming matches that end in a fit of giggles.

And then there is Thaya.  I doubt she remembers a time without Brie in it, and yet she is still growing into her role as big sister.  It is all Aubrie knows, it has been who she is since she was born, a part of her that has strengthened as she develops.  Thaya, on the other hand, is growing into the role.  Here she is, together but separate.  So typical. Her shirt is up, trying to lure her daddy into tickling her belly.  Her face is molded into some goofy grin.

And there they are, the two of them, on the edge of their little booster seats just waiting.  Waiting to see what their daddy will do next.  Tickle their belly, make a funny face or noise.... their anticipation is contagious.  Aubrie's hand on Thaya's tray, and Thaya already starting to squirm with joy.

For my Best Shot Monday, this is one of my quintessential moments.