buddies

With four kids in the house, alliances are formed, broken, and reformed on a daily, if not hourly, basis. 

In general, Dylan and Zachary are close.  They are 23 months apart in age and have shared a bedroom since we moved to this house.

Zachary and Lily (the middle pair) are a little like fire and gasoline.  But, on some occasions, when Dylan thinks he is too old to play the things Zachary enjoys, Zachary and Lily actually play nice together.  They can do it if they want... generally, they would just rather pick at each other.

Benny is usually doing his own thing, and most often clings to Momma.

However, there is one seemingly unlikely, and fairly consistent, alliance in our house... Dylan (the eldest) and Benjamin (the youngest).  Although they are separated in age by just over eight years, they have always been close buddies.  When Benny can't have Momma, his second choice is usually Dylan.  You're a good (and patient) big brother, Dylan!