So they are both home now. What a ride it has been.
Clearly they missed each other, but they are also heavily into a bickering and fighting phase. One hits, bumps, or steps on the other constantly -- "but it was an accident". Sure, uh-huh. The other one screams bloody murder and backtalks constantly. They are already driving us crazy. There have been a few moments here and there when they have just chased each other and played their made-up games and had fun. Whew.
It was definitely the right thing to have them go do their special time in EO as individuals. It's much more memorable and developmental -- and just much easier! -- when there is only one kiddo at a time.
And it was definitely the right thing to let Little Miss Miri have her own time there. At just barely 5 years old, I was pretty hesitant, but it was not only fine, it was for the best. They each had time they needed, and neither one can claim they got something the other one didn't. This is a heavy time of jealously and seeking fairness, so I'm really grateful to our family for supporting this 2-week long adventure in reducing sibling rivalry.
Now if the reintegration process doesn't kill us....
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