A good older brother

Today Tristan's fever spiked to 105 after a nap so the pediatrician said come on in for a check.  They gave me an afternoon appt that I had to really hustle to get to on time.  Jude was already eating a snack but Petra was waking up slowly when I need to shove everyone in the truck to get to Dr. Hirsch's.  I gently explained where/why we had to get going to Petra but she decided to go into hissy mode over not getting milk and then being "rushed" into vehicle.  Right or wrong,  I decided to man-handle her into the car seat against her will so we could get going and just endure the hysterics. As I put the gear in reverse Jude said "she needs a kiss!"  I put in in park, climbed back there to kiss her. It wasn't well received as she was still in hissy mode, but a move in the right (calm) direction. He saw her distress and suggested the remedy.  Already looking out for his younger sister! You can bet that I looked him in the eye and deeply AFFIRMED that quality!!!  You're a wonderful sibling Jude, and Petra- you calmed down in only 5 minutes and that's a big positive change/growth I see in you.  Mom also calmed down immediately and that's called the Holy Spirit changing me.