Putting them to work
She has been pestering me to strap her brother to her back for awhile. I had nothing against it, but just didnt feel like it. Lazy again, I guess. But I crumbled under pressure and she got her wish. You should have seen the grin on her face! All proud walking around the house and patting him on his head by reaching back.
I am not one of those moms that feels asking the older kids to help with the younger ones is a mortal sin. No siree. We are a family and we help each other – try to make each others lives better. I feel its important for kids to contribute to the work in the house, as that makes them appreciate it and see their value and involvement in the family unit. And they do want to help. There is definitely an eagerness to be involved in what Mr.Blab and I do. Its not always what we want them to do, but hey, nothing is perfect.
But this, this was just simple sisterly love.
She has been watching him hanging on my back for awhile now, seeing how much he enjoys it and quiets down. She has enjoyed watching his squished face while he sleeps there. She most likely just wanted to give that to him too. To be the provider, the nurturer, role that is ingrained in us.
So after I wrapped him on her, she spent the next hour walking around trying to put him to sleep. That was her goal. I offered to take him off when she seemed to be getting tired, but she refused. She kept on pacing and pacing until he did. After his initial surprise and spending the time looking around and singing, he fell asleep and his head flopped to the side in complete comfort. His sister was so proud of herself, even though by now she was feeling his weight and was more than ready to sit down and have a break. I sat her down in the living room with a few pillows and she patiently waited for him to wake up.
So wonderful! I loved this mushy post too!! I am not good at the back wrap hold at all. Our little one pushes off my back and tries to fly backward. It never feels secure. Research is what I need. Sisterly love is precious!
Mel, I use this way to wrap – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1RifEflbjk
although I dont worry about the ends not touching the ground ;).
Its very secure and feels like it.
Okay that is just way to cute! Adorable!! :D
I’ve never used the back wrap. I want to try it next time, but I think my nearly 2 years old “baby” won’t be very happy :) Anyway, thanks for the video!
Freli, you never know. When I whipped out the wrap when I was still pregnant, my then 3 year old loved being carried on my back. The big one wanted to as well, but I do draw the line at a certain point ;)
What a love she is! Gabrielle is the same way with David! SWEET!
You were right! We tried the back wrap and my girl loved it. The truth is that WE loved it :) She didn’t want to get down and the result was that in 15 minutes she fell asleep. Thanks again!
There is something about it, isnt there, Freli. Glad you both enjoyed yourselves!