Before Lucy was born I couldn't fathom how in the world I would have enough love to share with another child, because I just loved Jack so much, and I didn't want him to feel any less love once his sister was born. Well it amazed me the second that I held both of my kids on that hospital bed how my love wasn't having to be divided, the love I had to give just multiplied. Then when I watched Jack study his new sister looking at her tiny hands and feet and squishy face, I think my heart literally smiled.
I had given Jack a sister and Lucy a brother, they now have a best friend for the rest of their life. At least that is one of the prayers on the top of my list, that they create and maintain a strong loving sibling bond! One of the most important relationships in my life is that with my brother Ben. I'm sure it's different than the sister sister relationship because obviously we grew up having different interests, but we also weren't competitive with each other than, we got to thrive doing our own activities. Ugh if Ben was a girl I would probably hate it because he definitely got the better body and athleticism gene:) Just being honest!
I love that we can laugh together, give each other advice, cook a meal together, not talk for a week but it be okay, and simply know that we have one another to lean on through any obstacle and we have one another to celebrate with. I love him, I am proud of him, and I feel blessed to have him as my brother. I just hope and pray that Jack and Lucy say the same thing about each other when they are almost 30.
Jack is very sweet to Lucy. He brings her the Nuk, kisses her head, and calls her "so sweet". Of course he doesn't want her to lay on his blanket or have one of his toys be near her, Jack likes to keep things "separate". He is proud to declare to everyone that he is the big brother!
Jack I hope you are always proud to be Lucy's big brother, and Lucy I hope you are always thankful you have him!
On today October 3rd, I remember to take time to appreciate the sibling relationship I have with Ben, as it is the anniversary of Sara's brother's Dave passing away our junior year of high school. Sara still misses Dave everyday, I can't imagine the loss, but she has assurance she will see him again! DLB will always have a special place in my heart and I learned at a very young age from losing Dave to cherish the special relationship of a brother.
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