Where did she go?

Yesterday morning Little Cat was at preschool. Normally on Tuesday mornings this means Baby Cat and I head out to do some shopping or running around or whatever. It is alot easier to take one sleeping baby in her carseat along on errands than two kids! So I tend to take advantage of my two mornings a week with only the one child to bring out. However, lately Baby Cat has not been falling asleep and staying asleep very well while out & about so yesterday I decided we'd just come home - she could nap and I could get some housework done.

It was actually quite interesting to watch her at home with just me. Normally, when Little Cat is home, the two of them are very content to play in the playroom with whatever they can find. Baby Cat is quite happy amusing herself with the endless variety of toys in there, or by getting into whatever Little Cat is doing.

Apparently, however, she is not quite as content to just play by herself when Little Cat isn't around. I think she is a little lost! She would play with a toy for a minute, then come over to see me. Then look around the room, finally looking back at me with a bit of a worried glance in her eye. Then she'd go back to her toy for another minute or two. Then back to me! This is not the Baby Cat I know - she is normally fine for a long time without needing reassurance from me! I think she will be one of those younger children who just adores her big sister. Who won't be content to play without her there. Who will be waiting to greet said big sister at the door with excited squeals to have her playmate back. I am not so sure Little Cat will be quite as attached. She has already realized that Baby Cat's newfound ability to stand up beside furniture significantly impacts her playtime...

I am thrilled every day to see the relationship between these sisters grow. The next umpteen years of development are sure to bring lots of exciting times for them and I can't wait....