Supergirl and her Supercousin

Overheard in our little grey house...a conversation between two true friends:

Liv: I have superpowers.

Libby: Oh.

I could have just run in and kissed Libby when I heard that! Liv had said the same thing earlier this week to four kids in the daycare only to be met with laughter, disbelief, and taunts. Her comment wasn't said in the context of a game, it was said in the same way she'd say, "I have a cat," or "I'm six now you know." Aargh! It was so hard to hear her being treated that way! When I heard her say the same thing to Libby I held my breath but Libby, for whatever reason, treated this comment like it was completely normal. Isn't that the sign of a true friend - one who accepts your eccentricity. Libby is Liv's cousin, and I am very thankful that she is in Liv's life. There is something special about cousins - they are like sisters without the competition and jealousy. Ivy just adores her older cousin Maggie. They are nine years apart but Ivy can't get enough of her. If I say we are going to the store she says "Maggie?" If I say we are going to grandma's I get "Maggie?" She is so good with her - I'm pretty sure the affection goes both ways. Well - all this to say that we love those girls (and we love their parents too!).