Ember visits!

Recently, we had the privilege of returning a favor. Greer has often been the short-term guest of my brother and his family - including his newly minted cousin - Ember. Whether it's a date night or conflicting schedules, Greer loves hanging with his second family when Mom and Dad are away.

After some time and frequent asking on our part, C and W finally decided to splurge and have a night to themselves, and left Ember in our care. Greer was elated to find out his cousin would be coming over and proceeded to pull out his favorite toys - along with a few that his 8-month old guest might enjoy as well. After the usual acclimatizing and parental lingering, the parents were gone off to a movie - and we were able to get down to business.

Books. More books. Singing. Jumping. Rolling. Laughing.

While Ember is still figuring out how to amble on two pegs, she is surprisingly agile on four. Regardless, Greer treated her like a little princess, doting on her and being a model big brother.

Such is his destiny...as he will be surrounded by girl cousins from within the family.