Brothers

I love watching the boys relationship change and grow.  They can already be best friends or tearing each other's eyes out!  This has become apparent this past week with Dominic in school.  On the first day, Luke gave Dominic a big hug and said, "Bye Dominic.  Have fun at school.  Remember to kiss your brain if you do something smart!"  That phrase is from my sister - a teacher.

Dominic doesn't share much about his day with us - except Luke - when he thinks we are not listening.  He "teaches" Luke about things he has learned in school.  Dominic even thought of his brother when getting a prize from the prize box since he earned a tiger stamp every day.  He asked his teacher if he could get one for his brother too - how sweet - but Dominic learned that Luke is not in school right now so the prizes are just for the students.

But not 5 minutes into being home and the fighting begins!  That's when I realized how quiet the house had been all day.

Then today at the lake, Luke was feeling nervous about jumping in the water.  I saw Dominic take him by the hand and walk him to the edge of the dock.  He whispered, "I know you can do it buddy.  Jump with me, ok?" 

Some people ask me if I will miss not having a girl.  No - I'm glad I have 2 children of the same gender.  My sister and I are best friends and I really don't know if we would have that relationship if we were not the same gender.  While Dominic and Luke fight now, I have a feeling that they will be the best of friends 10 years from now.