Amelia's Evil Twin

Amelia's cousin Cate is darling, sweet, lovely, charming and has a very endearing personality. But somehow, she brings out the worst in Amelia. It might be because Amelia doesn't have any siblings, but she is very possessive, and will use any amount of force it takes to get what she desires. Which, while were visiting the Thurston's, was anything Cate was touching, looking at, holding or thinking about holding. Cate wasn't completely innocent...she did her fair share of provoking Amelia.

However, as you can see in this series of photos...this is how all the fights went. Amelia on top screaming at Cate, with Cate on the floor crying.

My high school Anatomy teacher, Dr. Kirk, used to say, "Niceness is nice." I am thinking about making Amelia chant that everyday before we leave the house.

More frequently, we see Amelia's evil twin at our own house. Amelia's usually sweet little voice sometimes says things like, "Stop it!" "Go Away" and "Don't Want It." This usually involves her writhing out of my arms while I change her diaper, try to get her dressed/undressed or put her in her car seat. Terrible Two's here we come...