Vroom and Bloom: The Levine Boys Take the Wheel

When we introduced two new toy cars to our boys, we imagined lanes of independent play—each child adventuring in their own little world. But Asterius and Caelum had a different idea, one that involved sharing the road and their imaginations.

Asterius, embraced the responsibility of a big brother by inviting Caelum on a joint excursion. Their collaborative playtime took form in Caelum's bright red Fisher-Price car, which became their miniature family car for trips to imaginary markets and beyond.

Meanwhile, Asterius received his own white Land Rover, a spitting image of "Momma's car," but just his size. With confidence belying his years, he maneuvered the car with such precision that a passersby incredulously asked if the car being driven remote by Momma or Dadda. They were astonished to learn that Asterius, at the tender age of three and a half, already boasted a 'driver's license' from the esteemed Legoland, California.

Caelum, ever the attentive observer, watched with twinkling eyes and chuckles as Asterius navigated the sidewalks.

Our driveway and living room have become the grounds for more than just play; they are where the foundations of trust, teaching, and shared joy are being laid down pedal by pedal, one 'beep beep' at a time. These are the days of vroom and bloom, of brotherhood in its purest form — a journey we're all too delighted to witness from the sidelines.