Brothers

June 20, 2012 By 52 Comments

I hear his tiny footsteps coming down the hallway.

“Mama in there?” he eagerly asks.

He pushes on the door hesitantly and peeks his head around the side of the door.

He sees me across the room and a smile spreads across his face.

“Mama!” he gasps, as he comes running into the room.

Cradled in my arms is his brand new baby brother.

I brace myself, afraid of how the next several moments will play out.

Fear washes over me as I worry over my toddler, my baby up until this point, rejecting this new situation.

He inches closer as he peers into the blankets cradled in my arms.

“Baby!” he excitedly whispers, looking up at me.

I repeat it, matching his enthusiasm.

I dip down, offering him a better look at his brand new baby brother.

I’m still unsure.

He doesn’t fully understand the events of the last few days.

He doesn’t grasp that this new little one is ours.

He looks on, eyes wide, and takes it all in.

I watch him, anticipating the reaction.

He softly whispers in his ear “My baby” and gently kisses his cheek.

In that moment my heart swelled to a size I never knew it could reach.

He is gentle, kind, and loving towards his tiny baby brother.

He is sweet as he softly strokes his brother’s cheek.

He leans over and kisses him again.

“My baby, Mama” he softly whispers to me.

They are my boys, my babies, and they are already head over heels with each other.

They are brothers. But they are also friends.

They already have a special bond.

And now I can watch it bloom as they grow. Together.

My heart is full. Happy.

And I can’t get enough.

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I am a busy mom of four, trying to keep my head above water as I swim through the sea of testosterone that has taken over our house. I'm a coffee addict and book lover. My family is everything to me and I often write about my journey through motherhood. This blog captures those special moments in life. This life isn’t easy. It’s not always full of sunshine and rainbows. It’s hard. It’s a struggle. But it’s MY life. Welcome to it. Don't want to miss a post? Be sure to subscribe to my RSS feed.

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  1. Robbie
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    June 20, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    heartmelting.

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  2. Jessica says:
    June 20, 2012 at 11:27 pm

    That is so special Kimsley!

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  3. Julie says:
    June 20, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I’m totally tearing up over here. I’m scared to have a second child for fear of what it will do to my first, because he is so extremely special to me. But maybe it could be like this.

    Congratulations on your big, beautiful, family of blue!

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  4. Laura says:
    June 20, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    You always tell your stories perfectly. I felt like I was in the room with you.

    It takes me back almost 4 months ago when my 2yo met his baby brother for the first time. Such a touching moment that I will never forget.

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  5. AnnMarie
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    June 21, 2012 at 12:11 am

    Oh…you…I am bawling over here! That is so moving and touching and beautiful! What an amazing family you have over there! Congrats!

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  6. Alison@Mama Wants This says:
    June 21, 2012 at 12:22 am

    *sniff*

    Love that he’s in love already.

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  7. mrs.d
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    June 21, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Aww.. So beautiful!

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  8. Barbara says:
    June 21, 2012 at 7:28 am

    So beautiful!

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  9. Kir
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    June 21, 2012 at 7:44 am

    My heart literally just burst right open!!! that picture just took my breath away…I love watching siblings “Find” one another.

    xoxo

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  10. Kristin @ What She Said says:
    June 21, 2012 at 8:19 am

    That’s so sweet and you conveyed this moment so well in writing. Certain kinds of love is just inherent.

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  11. Jackie says:
    June 21, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Such sweet moments! I am so happy that things are going well at home with the boys!

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  12. Lenette says:
    June 21, 2012 at 10:12 am

    That is so special and precious!

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  13. Chelsea says:
    June 21, 2012 at 10:25 am

    The waterworks have begun! This is SO precious. I’m so happy for you Kim!

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  14. teresa says:
    June 21, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    And I’m crying. That’s how my son was at 2 when my daughter was born. I hope my daughter is like that this tine around…

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  15. Elaine
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    June 21, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    OH my goodness, the sweetness! They are going to be best buds, I know it. Congrats again!!! :D

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  16. Life As Wife says:
    June 21, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    I love that it worked out in a way you didn’t expect – in the best way!

    Yay for “his baby” and for your babies!

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  17. Natalie
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    June 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Awww that is so sweet…I hope Nolan is the same way with his new baby brother :)

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  18. Erin
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    June 21, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Oh so sweet!!!!
    There you go . . . making me tear up again! Seriously, so happy for you. Those little guys are ADORABLE!

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  19. Laura @ Mommy Miracles
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    June 21, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    So lovely! This is exactly what is going on at my house right now too. The toddler calls the seven-week-old “My baby” and the baby smiles biggest for the toddler. They are already the best of friends. It is the most beautiful thing in the world!

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  20. angela says:
    June 21, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Stop it! Or I am going to cry and ask Ryan to reverse his, um, procedure ;)

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  21. Mandi says:
    June 21, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    So precious! Congrats again on your new addition. Hope you are feeling well.

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  22. Runnermom-jen says:
    June 21, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    And they will be the best of buds…that picture just melts my heart :)

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  23. Jessica says:
    June 21, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    What a beautiful meeting! Sibling relationships always get me, so I teared up reading this. So beautiful.

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  24. Lauren Weber says:
    June 22, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    TEARS! I’m so proud of how he reacted. I can only pray my little toddler reacts that way. CONGRATS mama! So happy for your growing family!

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  25. Robin | Farewell Stranger
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    June 22, 2012 at 2:58 pm

    Oh my. How awesome. I can’t wait for that moment!

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  26. Tonya says:
    June 22, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Oh how I love this! Perfect reaction. What a lucky baby to have such a loving big brother(s).

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  27. jackie says:
    June 23, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    So beautiful! My son doesn’t have a sibling, but he’s just like this with my niece.

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  28. Elena says:
    June 23, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    Love when big brother falls for little brother. So happy for you guys!

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  29. Greta says:
    June 24, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Oh, so, so sweet! Is there anything better than that first meeting? (I mean, when it goes well….not when it’s awful?) :D They are going to be so close, I bet.

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  30. JDaniel4's Mom says:
    June 25, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I love the way he loves him.

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  31. Krista says:
    June 25, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I love this. It makes me all teary. :)

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