Brothers

I love that these two little guys have each other. There's nothing as impermeable as the bond between brothers. It's so good for them to learn about this kind of love. There are times when they get on each other's last nerve, but for the most part they are best buddies. It's comforting to know that they'll always have each other. And honestly I'm honored that I have gotten to witness this bond form and strengthen in the past two years. It's amazing and leaves me literally speechless.

When Liam has to get shots, Weston cries too. It's so reassuring to see him have this type of empathy. He feels his pain and wants to make it stop. It makes me feel like I must be doing something right. Wes likes to be the one to hand Liam his warm chocolate milk in the morning. He loves to watch the smile on his face and the comfort in his eyes. I understand, it's why I started the chocolate milk tradition with Wes in the first place.

In the afternoons, Liam stands at the front window and waits for Weston to get off the school bus. When he sees him, he can hardly contain his excitement. He starts jumping up and down shouting, "fuffen!" fuffen!" (that's how he pronounces Weston). He's truly thrilled just in his brother's sheer presence alone, and I am so thrilled, and blessed, to have the two of them and their love in this house every day.