-sibling love-

Samantha and Jasper share a sibling love like no other. They spend their days playing together from the moment they rise until bedtime when their pillow talk lulls them to sleep. They often refer to themselves as "best friends" and treat each other- most of the time- with such care and respect. I have learned so much from these dear children.

When it is time for them to brainstorm gift ideas for each other, they always seem to know just what the other would love- not like- love. This tool belt was Samantha's idea for Jasper. The guidelines she gave me were......

1. It needed a pouch for a tape measure (then she told me where to buy the tape measure and what color).

2. It needed to hold all of his tools (I wanted him to be able to walk so we settled on three).

3. His favorite swirly brown jacquard needed to be somewhere on the belt.

4. He would need to share it with her and her friends when they were over for playdates.

Well, as you can see the belt turned out to be a hit. Jasper has been fixing everything in sight-including the cats- and has even allowed Sam to wear his tool belt for maybe a minute.... or two!