A while back, I told myself, "Daniel, you're going to be a better brother." Well... I did just that. Whenever my siblings were in arguments with my parents (mostly my mom) I would step in and "pull" them out. Whenever my siblings needed help, I gave them even more than they wanted. Whenever my siblings were frustrated, I would provide understanding because, sometimes, parents just can't do everything.
Strangely, due to my actions, I've experienced a side-effect. Every now and then, as I am working in my room, one or sometimes both of my siblings walk into my room and sit on my bed. I pretend to ignore it, but after a while it gets a little weird, so I ask what they want. Almost always, they'll answer, "Nothing." My sister, especially, does this. She'll go into my room and stand right next to me. If I don't say anything, she'll grab the closest thing next to her and examine what she's holding. Then, after a thorough examination, she'll leave. I kinda get this feeling that I'm some kind of new species of animal.
Then I realized that maybe they just wanted to talk. When I did, we had pretty decent conversations. At that point, I felt like a pretty accomplished brother. I admit, I don't have the PERFECT relationship with my siblings, but we have our laughs. As long as there is some sort of bonding, especially with my two siblings, there is nothing more I could ask for.
This is so sweet... Seriously melts my heart. Continue your role as a big brother! They WILL (and looks like they are) appreciate it. You will be written about in their journals. You will be someone they can turn to. They will tell their friends I love my older brother.
ReplyDeleteI say this as someone who is a younger sibling.
:) thumbs up for Daniel.