Big Brother

I always wanted a big brother, someone to lead the way and look out for me as I slowly entered the world on my own. Alas, that was not the cards dealt to me. I was the big sister and looking back I'm sure my younger siblings would say I did a wonderful job...wow that was funny...they would not say anything of the sort. At least I paved the way and provided a guinea pig for Mom & Dad to test their parenting skills on - you both owe me for that one! So maybe it was my desire for a big brother or maybe because I can relate to being the big sibling but I LOVE watching my Little Man be a big brother.

Not to go too mushy...'cause I never get too emotional...but he is an amazing big brother. I will forever remember the first morning that the Littlest Man was with us. The Little Man got up, called for us from his room and the first thing he said:

"Where Baby Owee"
"Hi Baby Owee" once he located him in the bassinet next to our bed.
Then "Baby Owee in hand" (he wanted to hold him)

That interest and genuine affection continues to this day...all 84 of them. If he's crying He says "Baby Owee Crying" and will go over and hug him, tell me to give him milk or start the swing for him. The other day he actually came downstairs asked me for "Owee's bear", found it, and took it up to him where Dad was watching the Littlest Man. (Insert huge Momma AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW here)

I am so so so very proud of him. My expectations ranged from disinterest to outright anger. As much as I love that Little Man of mine he is very opinionated about what he wants and when he wants it - normally now - and I didn't know how well he would do with sharing my attention. I thus aimed to fully prepare for the newest ones coming with all the 'What's in Momma's Tummy' books and the classic Berenstain Bears and Little Critter new baby books. He knew a baby was in Momma's tummy but I was still very leery as to how being home with both the Little Man and then unknown newest ones.

I knew I had nothing to worry about when Big Brother wanted to read the newest member a book not much more then an hour after he was born and was asking to hold him.

My dearest Little Man,
If you are ever reading this know that this for me is your shinning accomplishment. There is nothing more important then family, especially your siblings. They are the ones that will keep you entertained on the long drives to the cottage, teach you how to stand up for yourself & cover for you when you are out past your curfew. This is something your Aunt Lisa and I took awhile to learn, but I am so glad now that we are friends as well as siblings.

My wish for the both of you is that you grow up, not only entertaining each other so Momma can get stuff done, but as friends sharing snow forts, soakers and of course many many time outs & groundings!