Nicolas is 2 years and 11 months and Eloïse is 8 months old.
They have started to interact together quite nicely, Nico sometimes pulling faces and (more rarely) hugging Eloïse. Eloïse adores her big brother and is sure to break out in a fit of giggles when we chase him around the house.
In a typical sibling fashion, there is quite a bit of contention, especially when it comes to ownership. Last week I took out some paper and some felt pens and let Nico loose, under Eloïse’s supervision. What ensued was a bit of scuffling and argumentative monologue.
I normally have some kids’ songs playing during the day, and at meal times I switch to a selection of classical / easy-going music - so that Nico can focus on eating instead of waving his arms around and jumping on his chair to the tune of Mrs Bunny. Thursday evening there was some Tchaikovsky and I wondered, in my head, if it was from The Swan Lake or The Nutcracker. Then out of the blue Nico piped up and informed me that it was The Nutcracker. I felt somewhat ashamed of being out cultured by a 3 y.o…
