My Sister's Keeper

Funny moment today- I took Peyla and Ali to their beloved storytime at the public library. They call it "Miss Julie's class", and look forward to the singing/dancing/stories every week. Well this particular day, a very friendly 4 year old girl was also in the class. We've seen her and her mother around the area (Cave Creek moms tend to frequent the same places!) and for some reason today, she took a liking to Ali. As in, she followed her around the play mat, picking her up and trying to hug her throughout the class. I thought it was sweet, but then Ali's big sissy caught sight of such displays. The look on Peyla's little face when she saw another girl holding her sister was priceless! It was a mix of confusion, protection and jealousy. I could almost see the wheels turning in her head...."that's MY sissy". Ever the politician (as the ladies at the grocery store call her), Peyla quietly and nonchalantly scooted herself in between Ali and this other child. She loves her baby!