Did my siblings ever love me this much?

Some of you know that we purchased a new (to us) car around Christmas ... a 2006 Chrysler 300. It's just a bit bigger than the Xterra.

Well, in the Xterra, the back seat is small enough that with Riley's mono-huge carseat, him and Paige aren't that far apart. So close in fact that if Riley really stretches his arm out and Paige has her hand in just the right spot, he can hold her hand. He'll hold her hand all the way to daycare in the morning or hold her hand all the way into town as we run errands. It's something he started on his own and does with no prodding from us. And I think she likes it too because she never pulls away from him.

This morning we took the Chrysler though. As Ryan was trying to get Riley buckled in, Riley was upset because there's quite a bit more space in the backseat and he couldn't touch his sister. Yes, my three year old was actually upset because he couldn't hold his sisters hand. I love it ... but how long does it last? :)

I don't think my siblings ever would have been upset about not being able to hold my hand ... upset about me wanting to hold their hand ... probably and more likely. :)

I'm thinking this love will last another ... oh, couple months max. Paige has learned to roll over and will soon be getting into Riley's toys ... at which point I think all hand holding may be over with. But it's sweet to watch for now. :)

Have a good weekend everyone! I think we're heading to the MN Zoo tomorrow.