Sometimes it's rough being the little brother of two overpowering big sisters. And, even though, Jack is very much a boy's boy (trains and dinosaurs and monster trucks!) when the only thing going on is a "Princess Dance Party" you bet he's going to join in. Across the street there is a little boy named Leo, born less than three months before Jack and named after his daddy. Lil' Leo (as he is called) has three big sisters and when his Mom posts pictures on Facebook of Lil' Leo dressed up as Strawberry Shortcake, I shake my head in understanding and send her a text that says simply "send him over."
Lil' Leo is walked across the street by one of his big sis' dragging two plastic light sabers. These toys are not allowed in my home (although Jack desperately wants one) if they were I fear Zoe would have so many bruises her teachers would call CPS on us. Jack always must have the red light saber, or Darth (aka Anakin) and Lil' Leo has Luke's blue light saber. From the moment Lil' Leo walks through the door, the light sabers are "lit" and an epic Star Wars battle commences.
They twist and turn, spin light sabers over their heads, pose and then lightly "tap" the others' sword. They are surprisingly gently with each other and the death scenes (Jack always dies) are elaborate and drawn out. All of this is done in near silence, yet they play totally in synch with each other. So different from the constant chatter that goes on in girls play, I observe with fascination, this is all new to me.
(I especially love the death scenes.)
Jack really loves Lil' Leo, and vice versa.
These little guys are sooo lucky to have each other.
These little guys are sooo lucky to have each other.
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