Daily Dose of Mama: The First of Many Man Hugs

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The First of Many Man Hugs

Today, as we walked into Little Bug's new classroom to pick him up from school, Little Bro reacted to his big brother's enthusiasm in a way we've never seen before.

He ran right up to him, put his arms around him, and gave him a hug.

This 14-day-old brotherhood has not yet consisted of hugs...by Little Bro's choice. He's been apathetic at best with regards to his adoring older brother. But today was the first real sign of thaw, the first time he singled his brother out and showed connection and affection for him.

It warmed my heart to see Little Bro so accepting of his big brother and to see Little Bug finally get some of those "hug Little Bro" moments he has been begging for.

Life is slowly, slowly falling into normal for the four of us, and it makes me so happy I could hug someone.

13 comments:

JenApril 26, 2011 at 11:20 PM
Awww, this warms my heart. So happy for you and your family!
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AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM
What a great moment!!! Sibling hugs are the cutest! :)
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Christine @ 12,450miles April 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM
And I just turned to a big pile of mush. Rays of sunshine are peeking through for your family!
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KrisApril 27, 2011 at 8:13 AM
This made me so happy!! What a wonderful moment.
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sueApril 27, 2011 at 9:04 AM
ahhhh! i have chills!!! what a wonderful moment!!
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JenApril 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Thanks for the warm hug story! Your little guys are going to be the best of buds!
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meApril 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I seriously welled up.
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kellyApril 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM
How beautiful! How did you keep from crying??
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GraceApril 27, 2011 at 7:50 PM
this makes my heart smile. :)
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Michelle and StefanApril 27, 2011 at 9:04 PM
So glad to hear! My favorite mama moments are when my boys show affection toward eachother.
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Rita and ChrisApril 27, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Oh, what a sweet moment that sounds like!!
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ChristineApril 27, 2011 at 9:34 PM
This is wonderful!! What a happy moment for your family. :)
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KaraApril 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM
What a special moment for all of you!
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