Besties

All 3 kids are becoming really good friends with each other.  Michael and Liam are, of course, joined at the hip most of the time but honestly, Chloe knows just how to work her way in.

Chloe is rarely left out of the scene.

She will find a way to insert herself into whatever land of make-believe the boys have placed themselves.  Sometimes, they kind of recruit her as a character.  For example, I had gone to the basement to grab some laundry out of the dryer and when I came up, Chloe was under the train table with her head sticking out.  I asked her what she was doing and told her to get up (it gets dusty under there about 2.5 seconds after I vac/sweep). NOOOO says Michael...Chloe is the MONSTER and that's her HOUSE...I look back at Chloe and on cue she says, "Raaaaaaahhhh". I wish I had a picture of that!!

At other times, I'm certain it's her charm and sweetness that wins the boys over
(especially Liam)

Sometimes, her presence is not requested.  In fact, it's downright annoying.  She knocks over lincoln log buildings, steals legos or kix cereal, drinks out of whatever sippy cup is closest (or fullest).  She screams in protest...she's even been known to give you a little tap on the head if your behavior isn't as she wishes.  And there was a brief biting phase too...
Michael and Liam get into their share of arguments and smack down matches with each other.  Rarely is anyone really hurt (well, not physically anyway).

Sometimes there are tears, sometimes there is so much laughter, sometimes everyone needs some space.  But somehow, these three little children of mine are forming their own bonds with each other...and it's so beautiful to see :)

I honestly have no idea what was going on here....and I'm thankful!