The Kids

I attended a conference/trade show in Chicago last week. I flew up a day early to spend some time with my sister, her husband, and their three fantastic kids. It's probably been awhile since I've written about them, so here's a refresher: Megan is 9.5, Erin is almost 5, and Evan is 14 months old.





As the kids get older, I'm increasingly fascinated by their interactions with each other. Megan and Erin are close, but Megan is definitely the older and wiser sister. Megan is pretty good at telling her sister what to do. This is only amusing to me, since I am a little sister and it's great to see this dynamic in action. Erin and Evan are close and they love to wrestle with each other. Erin treats Evan a little bit like a doll, or maybe even a pet. She drags him around the living room, or tackles him and then kisses him. It's all very cute.

The next time I visit, I'll try to shoot a short video, then I'll post it here.

Evan's First Birthday

I spent the best weekend in Waukegan, Illinois, celebrating my nephew's birthday. Some people think that he won't remember that I was there, but I know better. That kids smart, just like his sisters. If he's anything like Megan, the oldest, he will have a memory like an elephant. So much has changed in the last month since I saw him. A month ago, he was standing and attempting to walk. Now, you have to catch him before he reaches the open gate at the stairs to the second floor of my sister's house. The girls, Megan and Erin, love their little brother and it's so great to see all three of them interact with each other. Even though they are 4.5 years apart, I think they get along and play very well together. They remind me of the early relationship between me and my sister. Our difference in ages is 5.5 years. My sister was always gracious and generous with her time and her friends, letting her little sister tag along. I hope that Megan and Erin continue to have a solid sisterly relationship.