I have realized lately that there are times when the girls can happily play together for extended amounts of time. I still keep an ear on them. But I do not have to have my eye on them. They could not only be in another room, but be on a different floor of the house.
Usually this playing involves numerous outfit changes, dancing, and playing with babies (dolls, stuffed animals, etc). And this always involves some amount of Addie telling Etta what to do.
It feels wrong sometimes to just continue siting in front of the computer (or whatever task I am doing). But if they really are having fun together, why would I need to sit in the same room? They have their squabbles, and I intervene when things get too loud or someone starts screaming. Etta is good at instigating, and Addie gets fed up and hits or pushes. There is always a mess after they are done playing. But over-all they play together well. That (and their patience) will be truly put to the test when baby comes in early Sept!
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