Adventures in Sibling-ism::: Part One

                        Gavin & Holden

When I met Gavin he was an only child, with a baby brother on the way. We talked frequently about the baby growing in Mommy's belly...and we made special trips to the computer all the time to stare at the screen and pictures of her tummy.

We used to look at this picture alllllllllll the time :0)
"I think I can see him kicking in Mommy's belly in the picture, Colie!!!"
He was so stinking cute!
((((((Adorable Preggo Holden Belly a la Heather Purcell)))))

He talked about the baby all the time and how Holden was coming to play with him. I watched him transform from being a child who was used to being the center of attention for 4 years...into a Big Brother who needed to share the spotlight for the Brand new Bundle in his life.

Everyone loves a Baby, and let's face it...they need more time and attention. They need to be held and fed and changed...and that all takes time. No matter how hard you try, it is impossible to "evenly" divide time between children when one of them is an infant.

Gavin certainly had his moments but, for having a WORLD of changes thrust upon him with Daddy((Sean)) having me in his life as well as moving in, and also having Mommy((Heather)) in a new relationship and new home too...he honestly handled it like a Pro!



He was interested in how to feed Baby-Holden and how to turn on the baby swing, and why Holden liked putting things in his mouth. When Holden started to toddle......things inevitably got more chaotic. Gavin didn't always enjoy Holden being his shadow, but he was also a great teacher and a wonderful best friend. He would tell everyone and anyone who put their hands near His Holden that they needed to wash their hands first and ask myself or Sean first before they just scooped him up. When Holden started to talk, the "Brotherly-Love" moments became more interesting. Gavin had very little patience for when Holden would mimic, and yet he loved teaching him new words when HE decided it was time. He was a great teacher. They were ((and ARE)) hysterical and beautiful to watch.

Gavin and Holden have a bond like no other, and I find comfort in knowing that no matter which home they sleep at whether it's ours or Mommy's....they have each other. A special little Buddy who will follow the other through life. Someone who will have the same stories and memories, and share the same secrets. I love knowing that. And I think they do too <3

::::Brotherly Love EST 08.02.2008::::