Siblings is something most of us have according to the population numbers. When we were young it was a love/ hate relationship, seldom anything in between. But I knew for all the things we did to each other (being the youngest I was on the receiving end most of the time) we still had each others backs... no matter what. Apparently my sibling rivalry began while I was still in the womb. My brother told my parents that the neighbor was going to trade me for a bird. When they said no, the deal was sweetened to a bird, rabbit and a turtle. When they refused that deal, my fate was sealed, who wants a crying baby when they could have a menagerie instead? Siblings are where we learn our most basic life skills that will serve us in dealing with the big bad world that awaits us. We learn to wait, share, apologize, envy,love, hate, lie and everything in between. There are few relationships in our lives that will encompass all the things that occur between siblings. For the lucky ones of us that survive our childhoods and are fortunate to come out with a relationship with our siblings in tact, it carries us through a lifetime. They are there for us, and us for them through thick and thin, through all the things life send our way. Knowing this my husband and I spent a lot of time trying to cultivate that relationship between our 3 sons. Although we thought the day would never come, the last year has brought with it a tie between the brothers that has evolved to the beginnings of a new chapter in their lives, when they actually can enjoy each other, and in ours where the break up of fights are fewer and further apart.
It gives us solace in knowing that when we are no longer in the picture,and for that matter while we are still in the picture, that the boys will have each other. I know that my brothers wouldn't trade me for anything now, nor I them. This story came to mind after weeks of harmony between the boys they had a slip today, but they worked it out without our intervention after going to their respective corners(rooms) they are back together enjoying each others company. As to my goal for the week, if almost counts, I almost lost my goal of 3 lbs (I lost 2.8 lbs) in spite of myself this week. This gives me inspiration to try harder next week. So I will set next weeks goal at 3 lbs again. Finances are still being tracked daily, and saying no is coming a little easier.... but lets face it 9 days of change is a drop in the bucket and I am sure the trials and tribulations are yet to come. See you Monday.....I think I need to go now and call my brothers....
To my brothers..... I glad we have each other and I love you!
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