This morning, 6:30 A.M.

Sound of my kids happily playing.

Two minutes later, Hannah is in my room and telling me that Rachel is slamming the door on her and not letting her in.

I call Rachel in and talk to her. I call Hannah in and talk to her.

They return to their rooms.

A minute later, more fighting.

I call them in again.

Process repeats at least two more times.

Hannah goes into her own room. She starts singing a song about not letting Rachel in her room. The song morphs into Jingle Bells.

Rachel starts singing along and adds a twist.

“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to ride on a two-sisters-love-each-other sleigh.”

She starts laughing and singing it louder. They both start singing it.

They finish. Rachel says, “I love you, Hannah.” Hannah says, “I love you, too.”

They play together happily.

Five minutes later, another fight begins.

I get out of bed.