I mentioned in a previous post how excited Makena was for Karis to go to school. She had free reign of Karis' toys all day. That only lasted for about two weeks and then she started to miss Karis. One day she told me, "I miss sissy. Playing with her is more fun than her toys."
Makena usually gets frustrated playing with Kyle. In Makena's words, he "messes everything up" or "makes everything harder for me." She usually gives in to him and lets him have his way (something I'm trying to discourage because he won't learn how to share or take turns with her). If Kyle starts crying and whining about something she has, she'll say in a frustrated voice, "Fine!" and give it to him. Or, she'll say, "Fetch it boy!" and toss the toy onto the floor or across the room. I don't know where she learned that phrase from, but it makes me chuckle every time.
Makena is slowly learning that she can't expect Kyle to play with her the same way Karis does. She has to think of new ways to play with him. Since she's been doing that, they've been playing a lot together. She is now the one to take the lead. Kyle follows her around and does whatever she tells him to. He repeats whatever she says too. They usually pack a bag/purse/container with toys and travel around the house. I think they play some form of Mommy-Baby. It's been fun watching their relationship develop!
