The Little Brother
April 13, 2008
“You will sit there, and wear my shoes, and watch me dance. When I am done you will clap.”
“Ok. I will. You are a beautiful butterfly and a good dancer.”
“No talking to me either.”
Posted by Chris @ 10:19 pm
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You forgot “You are not allowed to breathe, either.”
April 13th, 2008 at 10:23 pmSo precious! That’s what little brothers are for, right?
April 13th, 2008 at 10:25 pmYou have so many boys but only one will have a big sister.
As a big sister to a little brother I think that it is both a blessing and a burden… mostly a blessing.
I fondly remember moments like the one you have captured here; I have no idea what my brother thought of it all. Hopefully, he has recovered from my bossiness and being dressed in my clothes. Whatever the case, he was my first best friend.
April 13th, 2008 at 10:41 pmI want her room.
April 13th, 2008 at 10:53 pmI call it Head Start for Husbands.
April 13th, 2008 at 11:21 pmI meant, Head Start for Husbands-to-Be.
April 13th, 2008 at 11:21 pmAh man, if she is already starting like that her future hubby doesn’t stand a chance.
April 13th, 2008 at 11:32 pmToo precious. Oh, to be the big sister.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:15 amYup. Sounds like my youngest two also.
Is he allowed to hold her wand or wear her extra tiara? How about any of her extra costumes.
Is that just my 3 year old?
April 14th, 2008 at 12:49 amAwww.
April 14th, 2008 at 1:01 amI have found boys who grow up with an older sister end up with an incredibly sweet side to them when they are grown ups. Until then, your daughter is oh so lucky to have an adoring audience/obedient servant. Definitely agree with Suburban Correspondent.
April 14th, 2008 at 1:03 amOh, man. Love the look on his face, too!
April 14th, 2008 at 1:22 amDitto the previous commenter. He is learning young.
April 14th, 2008 at 2:02 amHis little face looks like he’s thinking, “Sheesh, I’m damned if I do, and damned if I don’t.” ;^)
April 14th, 2008 at 2:10 amToo cute for words!!!!
April 14th, 2008 at 6:43 amI don’t know whether to “aaawwwwwww” or laugh .. so I think I’ll do both.
April 14th, 2008 at 6:59 amMiles has the look of how long is this dance going to last?
April 14th, 2008 at 7:04 amGET ME OUT OF HERE! Such a sweet little face…..
Hahahahahaha! I like a girl who’s in control of the situation.
April 14th, 2008 at 8:05 amLoved this! Truly a classic! My daughter who is 15 was like this, too, when she was younger — and has one older brother and three younger. Timeless. Sweet.
April 14th, 2008 at 9:17 amHis look says “Mom, help me please.”
April 14th, 2008 at 9:44 amAHHHH!!!!! I love it!!! The look on his face just about killed me.
April 14th, 2008 at 9:49 amWhat a doll to put up with it!
April 14th, 2008 at 10:00 amHa! That’s too funny. Miles is such a good sport.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:20 amI remember when Peep was 2 his older girl cousin made him dress up in her dress and shoes and they got married. She made him kiss her and they had to dance, too. And I have the pictures to prove it.
Where are the cape and slingshot when he needs them?
April 14th, 2008 at 11:04 amAh yes. The Bossing Around.
My eldest is going to loooove bossing the twins around when they are older. Love. It.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:11 amat least she didn’t make him wear the hat. she’s a nicer big sister than i was!
my sister and i take full credit for the fact that our little brother is a great husband and daddy now.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:48 amMy poor brother was forced to wear dresses and let me rock him. And I wonder why is is a little weird at times.
Love the pic. Poor Miles looks afriad to move.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:51 amAw. Miles is such a sweetie. I love that even in a house full of brothers, your daughter is all girl.
Also, I would have killed for that dress when I was four.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:19 pmHee, hee. I think my little brother would totally get along with Miles.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:25 pmI love Miles’ you’ve got to be effing kidding me, look.
Tell your daughter that I used to pull that crap with my brother and now he’s like 6′4 300+ lbs. So one day he won’t take the “no talking, no breathing my oxygen” demands.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pmlol that sounds so familiar
April 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pmYup, that’s how it works! When my only girl was 5, she trained her “soldiers” ages 1 & 3 to “guard the princess” who wanted to be left alone in the castle. They would stand guard outside of her closed door, swords at the ready, for 45 minutes, awaiting her next command. Their future wives may hate me, but they’ll love that training from the sister! Now, pity her first boyfriend…..
April 14th, 2008 at 12:44 pmOh the sweet compliments! How beautiful that he’d say such things to her.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pmMiles looks like he’s terrified to move a muscle during the “recital” So cute!
April 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pmHilarious!
April 14th, 2008 at 2:10 pmWe did that to my brother as well, although he usually ended up in hair clips and makeup by the time we were done with him. Poor guy.
Oh,yes..I’m familiar with these sorts of exchanges
So adorable.
April 14th, 2008 at 2:10 pm*rofl* so that’s what I have to look forward too with my girls and their little brothers
April 14th, 2008 at 2:13 pmYou have the cutest kids. Ever.
April 14th, 2008 at 2:17 pmChris, you have a knack for getting the “best” photos. Have you ever been a commercial photographer?
April 14th, 2008 at 2:32 pmWonderful shot!
Hilarious! This post made my day.
April 14th, 2008 at 3:49 pmYou just perfectly described the relationship between my daughter and son. She’s 2 1/2 years older than he is, and when they were your children’s age, she would make him play Barbies with her, and then tell him what to say. So basically, he just held the doll.
They’re 17 and 15 now. Pretty much inseparable even if they occasionally try to kill each other. Enjoy them!
April 14th, 2008 at 4:12 pmHehehe… gorgeous! love it
April 14th, 2008 at 4:17 pmMy son’s foot would have squashed that hat like a bug. He is not as sweet and forgiving as your son.
April 14th, 2008 at 4:27 pmThat is just perfect. Thanks for the smile.
April 14th, 2008 at 5:02 pmHe looks so dejected! LOL! Great post…
April 14th, 2008 at 5:28 pmMy brother was at times invited on play dates because he would play with My Little Ponies. If you ask me, I trained him quite well.
April 14th, 2008 at 7:05 pmMiles looks like he’s thinking “Is she for real?” LOL
Too cute.
April 15th, 2008 at 3:06 pm