Sisters

Eva and Amanda have their own special relationship.  They love to wrestle, pull hair, and “hug” until someone cries “uncle” (OK, they just cry…but you get the point).  Eva has figured out pretty quickly that if they’re playing together and Amanda starts crying, I’m going to investigate.  I’ve heard her whisper, “Shush, shush, Amanda! Don’t cry!” after taking a toy away or pushing her. 

 

Last night took the cake, though.  They were playing in the living room while I was washing dishes in the kitchen, and I heard Eva say, “No, Amanda!”, then a thump (she pushed Amanda over, and her head hit the carpet).  I yelled, “Eva, don’t push Amanda!”, and started to dry my hands.  By the time I got into the living room, Eva was lying on top of her sister, with Amanda’s face mashed into the carpet, trying to stifle her crying.  I gotta hand it to her – that was very clever, and incredibly mean!  You can’t tell me we’re all born innocent, and have to learn all these mercenary behaviors.  They’re built in!  If I didn’t think so before, I’m now convinced that we’re all born selfish, taking care of #1, and we have to be taught otherwise.