Love and Hate

Looking at this picture you would probably think that Hunter and Kora really love each other. Actually, you would be right. Kora adores her brother. She loves playing with him and is always trying to do what he's doing. If Hunter gets in trouble or gets hurt she is the first one to run up to him and give him a big hug and ask him if he's okay. Hunter does the exact same thing for her. It's really sweet when they are so lovey with each other. That brings me to the next part of my title...Hate. How can two people who adore each other and show such love and kindness be so mean to each other? Throughout the day I am constantly breaking up mini battles of she's not sharing, he hit me, endless tattling, calming crying and silencing screams. I told Kelly the other night that this is Karma getting back at us. I said I remember the endless battles with my brother and Kelly says he remembers the same with his siblings. It's an endless circle that we as parents now get to see the other side of the fence. I'm really not looking forward to the long car rides (post car seats) when they start complaining the other is touching them, won't leave them alone...yada yada yada. This was big with Jeremy and I. I can see Karma slapping me in the face with that one. Right now the car is the only place I never hear complaining. I enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, parenthood is great. The sweet moments like those in these pictures is pure bliss and actually, they aren't arguing all day long. As a parent you just wish that they could always be as sweet to each other.