Andy lay on his back on the pink quilted blanket, his pudgy hands clutching the picture book. His five year old face was scrunched up as he earnestly read the words out loud. Beside him, Molly stared at the pictures in the books, too young to decipher anything but bright vivid colors. For her, it was not about the story, but about being with her big brother.
He lay his blond head against her matching smaller one, giggling and laughing at the story- making all of the right voices at the proper time – a feat that was difficult for much older children but he did it with ease.
Will all of the brother/sister moments be as precious as this one snapshot in time? An innocent time before fights, hurt feelings and indifference enter the relationship? When gender differences don’t matter? When it is simply about enjoying each other’s company?
Molly reaches for her bottle and snuggles closer to her big brother. She is six months old but he is already her hero – a place he will occupy for the rest of her life. Precisely because of these precious, early moments of togetherness – of cuddling and giggling and sharing something they both love.
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