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My son, Marc, had begged me for years to give him a sibling of some sort. He didn't care if he had a brother or a sister. Either one would do. Finally, the day came, and I was pregnant with Charlotte. He was eight years old, and so very happy.
Of course, we had that all important talk of how the baby got in my belly. We also had discussions on what I needed to do to keep the baby safe until she was born, from how I need to eat healthy and how I very much need my rest. Marc was constantly telling me to lay down. I guess I looked tired. One time, he caught me drinking a Mountain Dew. He said "Mom! You can't have that! Pop is bad for the baby!"
Yes, sir.
The protectiveness didn't stop after Charlotte was born, either. Marc could often be seen covering up the baby to make sure she was warm or sharing his snack because she looked hungry. He still chases her down for hugs and kisses, and even helps put her to sleep on occasion. He's begged me to let him help give her a bath and often monitors the stairs to make sure she's not trying to climb up them.
The boy loves his sister, that's for sure.
Valentine's Day around our house is a day of expressing our love for each other. Now, we're a pretty lovey dovey, huggy kissy household, so we love Valentine's Day. Sunday night, Marc sat at the dining room table addressing his Harry Potter Valentines for the classroom party the next day. Of course, Charlotte wanted to participate, and Charlotte loves her brother as much as he loves her.
"Mom, how do you spell 'Charlotte'?" Marc asked me. I told him, and moments later a Valentine appeared in Charlotte's hand. It was one of the big ones, too, complete with a heart sticker!
Awww!
"Look Charlotte!" I said to the bewlidered baby who clearly didn't get what was happening. "Marc gave you a Valentine! You should give Marc a kissy."
Marc leaned down towards Charlotte's face and she reached up for kiss. Why, oh why, didn't I have my camera? That was a moment to savor, perfect for Valentine's Day.
Beautiful! He sounds like a wondeful big brother. My kids all love each other but boy, do they have their moments!That is amazingly sweet. I hope they always have a close relationship, you have a fantastic young man there!
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