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I had just happened to put LittleBrother in his “Probie” shirt the other day. For you non-firefighters who are currently smirking, a probie is a probational firefighter. The “new kid” on the block. The one that you make do all the chores. You know, that one. BigBrother got this shirt for his first birthday. I had forgotten about it until just recently so we’re trying to get some good wear time out of it for LittleBrother before he has another growth spurt.
And so the story of my melting heart goes like this…
BigBrother went back to his room, got into his imagination clothes bin and came out with (one of) his fire helmet(s) on. He was stomping around and putting out fires. I then saw LittleBrother toddle back the hall. A few seconds later, he came toddling back down the hall with another fire helmet in hand. He brought it to me so I could put it on his head. And then he went off to stomp with his brother.
And I snapped this picture.
Forget the fact the the living room is covered with toys. Forget the fact that the picture is not technically amazing. Forget all of that. Look at the joy on LittleBrother’s face. Do you see it? Do you feel it? Because I see it and I feel it every time the two of them do something together. Together together and not just playing with separate toys side by side. While the latter is cute enough, to see them actually interested in doing things together melts me into a puddle of mommy goo.
For the most part, they get along quite well. There are issues when it comes to sharing Very Important Toys but we deal with those as they come. The story wasn’t the same for me. My brother was eight years younger and, as such, wasn’t the best playmate. Sure, he wanted to be just like me. But he did things that drove me insane like the time he painted my brand new bedspread with my oil paints. And while I do predict that these two will ruin things for one another, pictures like these fill me with such love. I know that they don’t realize how lucky they are right now. And when they’re teens, they probably won’t either. But my hope is that someday they can look back at a picture like this and smile.
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My name is Jenna, aka FireMom. I blog here, 
that picture hit me right here (points to heart) …
because as the mama of two little girls (4 and 1) we are really having those exact same moments as of late.
they are so beautiful aren’t they??
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My brother and I are eight years apart too.. We, too, were not the best playmates. So, it warms my heart to know my kids will have the opportunity to play together. Just last night my son was desperately trying to get his sister (she’s five months old) to build blocks with him. She was frustrated that she couldn’t but it was okay because the whole thing ended with lots and lots of hugs and kisses.
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Oh, so very sweet! It reminds me of when my kids were little. Happy LT!
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Wow, it’s funny how it took my brother and I about 20 years to have fun like that with each other. Probably when he went off to college. I’m 23 now and he just turned 29.
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oh, I adore how LB looks in this picture! The look on his face is priceless! I can tell you this with much certainty: it only gets better. My boys can’t stand to be apart now. I never thought that this day would come, but it has … and, oh, so much rejoicing along with it!
xox
LittleBrother’s expression is soooo cute! My five-year-old son has only recently deemed his 2-yr-old brother play worthy, and it’s so much fun to see the pleasure they are taking in each other (my big guy with the showing/teaching, the baby with the following and big smiles!) I just spent an hour “lost” on your blog(s)-what a beautiful family you have! Happy Love Thursday! <3
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What a priceless pic! This brought back memories of when my son (now in his 20′s) was that age and dressed up in his “gear.” How wonderful that your boys get along so well together. This picture looks like they are having the best time.