Siblings..

Will argue fuss and fight, and this is completely normal. I remember growing up having several rivalries myself. But when you see your own children do this, it's heartbreaking. A few weeks ago I mentioned in another post that we were all upset. Well, this was why. I was looking out the kitchen window watching the boys play Basketball. Everything was fine, until Jared thought Caden threw a soda can at his face. When actually it hit the ball and bounced off and hit him. Jared ran toward him and started trying to punch him in the face. Caden was trying to block while walking backwards on concrete of all places. I hollered so loud, thankfully they heard me. Well, again this weekend another fight. Jeff and I were in the front yard talking to the neighbors. When we returned the boys were fine and asking to eat lunch. Later I noticed Caden's chin, I asked him what happened. He told me him and Jared got into a fight outside and Jared pushed him into the fence. He also said Jared already apologized, and that he also apologized. (Which was very mature of them both). But, after what happened a few weeks ago and this time blood was drawn, happy parents we were not. Jared didn't know he had hurt Caden, and he felt awful. I told him it hurts just as much, or even more on the inside when people fight. Toward the end of our conversation Jeff walks in. He asked what's going on. I told him. Really, all we could say was that we were disappointed. We took away his video games, and added a few chores. We have always told the boys they will not get in trouble for defending/protecting themselves if someone is trying to hurt them. They will get in trouble at school for this, but never at home. Starting a fight is very different though! Caden is a tough little boy, he as been known to hold his own in the past. Jared better be careful about being so aggressive, it may backfire on him. (Praying that this does not happen).

Caden's battle scars.

All we can do is pray. Hoping God is proud of us, as we make our way through this journey as their parents.

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! Psalm 133:1