"Of all the things I have to play, I'd choose my brother any day"

So, I never thought this day would come, and although it's happened gradually, I am just so thrilled to say that Grant and Luke love playing together... and it's not just for a few minutes at a time!  I want to document this momentous evening we had.  Most every night after supper, I let the boys go outside to play.  Some nights I go out with them, some nights I just leave the back door open ( I can see them and hear them well) while I clean the kitchen .  Most nights they play for a few minutes, then someone screams, gets hurt, tattles (I wonder who does that), or just wants me out there with them to entertain.  Tonight was different!  Mike was working tonight so I let them out while I kept the door open while I got some cleaning done.  I kept on waiting for the screams.  No screams.  And, I actually heard some laughter!  They were playing SO well together and for so long!  When Luke came in with dirt all over his face I said it was time for a bath.  Usually they love bath time but when I mentioned it, they both darted back outside for another good long play session!  Hallelujah!    And let me tell you, this whole having someone to play with thing couldn't have come at a better time for my super needy 3 year old.  Grant has never been that great at playing by himself and tends to be attached to my hip most of the time, wanting me or Mike to entertain him.  Yes, these first (almost) couple of years have been trying at times with my 2 little ones so close in age, but now I'm seeing the light and am glad that they are finally buddies.  Of course this doesn't mean that I haven't loved the precious baby years and I AM sad that they are over, but I think I'm ready to be entering this stage of their young lives.  Since Luke can't quite communicate all that well yet, their inside play includes LOTS of running, jumping, screaming (happy screaming.. you mothers of boys know what I'm talking about) and laughing.  Grant basically bosses him around, but Luke doesn't mind.. just yet!  I know it won't be long before Luke is able to voice his opinions too.

Luke does not like Grant in time out, so he keeps him company!  Oh, and btw, Luke is also spending some time in time-out these days!  I need to get a picture of that.  Although, he doesn't stay there long enough for a photo opp! ha!

I know Grant doesn't look too sad in this picture, but he was.  

Here are some pictures I dug up of the two of them over the past couple years.

Early day brothers:                           Thought Luke needed a pair of sunglasses on