I grew up with two big brothers and have always loved this fact. I have never wanted for a sister (although I feel extremely fortunate to have the sisters-in-law that I do) and feel like I got everything I needed out of sibling relationships from my bros. They are smart, funny, caring men who have always looked out for me, loved me and accepted me for who I am. I am a lucky baby sister. When I was pregnant with Bodhi, one of my first thoughts upon finding out that he was a boy, was that my future children would be lucky like me and have a big brother. Now that Koen has joined us, I am thrilled that he will get to have a big brother to look up to and to look out for him.
Bodhi is already showing signs of pride and love towards his baby brother. He always wants to hold Koen and when he does, you can see Bodhi's little hand gently stroking Koen's ear or his tiny fingers. No one has ever told him that this is what you do with a baby, it's 100% innate love that Bodhi is feeling for his little brother. When Bodhi has the chance to introduce Koen to anyone new, he immediately runs over and holds Koen's hand and says "This is my baby brother Koen!" - loud and proud.
My brothers taught me so much growing up and still are teaching me a lot (mostly to do with parenting at this point - not only are they great brothers, but they're both great dads). I am over the moon that my boys will have this opportunity as well.
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