Brothers

So, can you tell these two are brothers...maybe just a little bit?! This past week, Hayden has really started enjoying having his baby brother around (not that he wasn't sweet with Jonah before, but he just didn't pay him much attention). Jonah really loves being around Hayden, too. He calms right down when Hayden is around and he likes to watch him.

Yesterday, Hayden laid down next to Jonah on the bed and wanted to play "Hayden and baby take nap." This game consisted of the two boys laying on the pillow and me covering them up with every blanket they could find (see below), then Hayden would giggle and tell me to leave so they could take a nap--though I would only pretend to leave, as Hayden isn't quite ready to babysit his 6 week old brother yet. I love seeing their two little heads peeking out under all those blankets.

Also yesterday, I was making dinner and Jonah started fussing a bit in his bouncy chair. Hayden came over to sit by Jonah and started patting him on the tummy and said "It's alright, baby. It's alright." I guess I must say that a lot when trying to calm Jonah.

I thought I would sneak a shower this morning as Jonah was napping and Hayden was watching Curious George (which is usually guaranteed to keep Hayden occupied for 20 uninterrupted minutes). Of course, once I got in the shower, Jonah woke up and started crying and Hayden came in to tell me he didn't want to watch "George Monkey Show." I asked him to give Jonah his binkie, and I hurried to finish my shower. When I got out, Jonah was still crying, and Hayden was sitting next to him with the binkie in one hand. But, Hayden had given Jonah his beloved blanket and stuffed bunny, two things Hayden loves dearly and does not part with easily. What a thoughtful brother! I guess he figured that since the binkie didn't work, he'd give his brother what makes him happy.

And finally, tonight Jonah and Hayden took their first bath together. Aren't they cute?!