Iver and his Animals

I've written before about Iver's love of Comet.  I may have failed to mention that his obsession also extends to Zeke, our 13-year-old semi-ornery cat.  We do have to remind Iver to be "gentle" with both of the animals because he just wants to grab onto both of them so tightly.  It's a credit to Comet and Zeke that there are very tolerant of this -- even if we don't stop Iver quickly enough before he grabs a tuft of fur ...

Anyhow, I think this video is a good example of Iver's focus and interest when it comes to his pet-siblings ("piblings"?)  http://youtu.be/MFVd6TNJyxw

Super Siblings

It's hard to believe, but the twins are almost 6 years old.  I feel like this past year has been one of such change for them.  They are readers and writers now.  They have friends that they like to spend time with more than their parents (at least sometimes.)  They make up stories and are often really funny.

Perhaps the greatest thing is watching how the twins interact with and love Iver.  The other day, A said to me: "I didn't realize how great it is to have a little brother.  If I knew I would have told you to have one a long time ago."

The two of them are truly fantastic older siblings.  We never worry about Iver not having enough stimulation.  Whenever they are around, the twins want to play with him, read to him, or just make him laugh.  They might not always listen to us or each other, but I know they are always looking out for their little brother. He's really a lucky kid, and we are very lucky parents.