Assuming roles

It's so funny watching the big girls interact with Elli.  They have their moments where they simply can't get enough of her.  But they also have their moments where they completely ignore her, which is absolutely fine.  They're two years old - they need to be doing their own thing.

But I've noticed that Adalyn and Alivia are assuming specific roles with Elli.  Adalyn has become Elli's teacher and Alivia has become her second mother.  More times than not, when Addi interacts with Elli, she's trying to teach her something.  She'll sit down right in front of her, point at her own hand and say "hand."  Then she'll point to her own nose and say "nose."  She'll point at me across the room (as though Elli understands where she's pointing) and say "mama!"  This same process continues with as many body parts as she can name, kitty, sissy (Livi), chair, couch, socks, shoes, etc.

Then there's Livi.  What a little mother hen.  It seems like she's always bringing Elli her necessary gear.  She loads her up with blankets, burp rags, nuks, clothes, and gentle pats on the belly.  If I pick up Elli and don't have a blanket with me, Livi brings me one.  If Elli is in her swing and Livi finds a nuk on the floor, she runs it over to the swing and tries to put it in Elli's mouth.  If Elli is laying on the floor and there's a burp rag nearby, Livi has to pick it up and put it on her chest.

I think Elli should consider herself a very lucky little sister.  She's got two wonderful big sisters looking out for her!