Brotherly Love

I have so many pictures of these two, usually up to something, that I thought a post about them would be fun. It is obvious that they enjoy each other immensely, both in their fun and their mischief. It is only fair to report that upon Caleb's arrival, Aaron was a distant admirer, but has warmed up to the big brother role wonderfully. He is so sweet to Caleb~ helping me get him dressed, bringing him items he needs or wants (sometimes he figures it out before I do), helping him do puzzles, play with cars, read books. The feeling is mutual, Caleb is so excited to see Aaron, gives frequent hugs and regularly will get two cookies or snack and take one to Aaron. He has also been known to keep Aaron company when he is in time out. He just scoots right up next to him in the time out spot.

Some early pictures of when the affection began.

Just some fun pictures of them playing together. Aaron taking the lead and helping or entertaining Caleb.



Brotherly love is frequently shown through food. Aaron is able to reach all those things that Caleb can't and is so willing to accommodate and then share his finds.



A frequent place of fellowship is the pantry. And boy are they quick, you think you know where they are and what they are up to and surprise! Did I mention that mess and a little mommy insanity go along with brotherly love

This was too funny, not only did Aaron get the snack, bring it to Caleb, help feed it to him, he also helped wipe him off when he was done. You can see the cheerios stuck everywhere.

There are many food mess moments of brotherly love, most are not recorded. But this one prompted a mommy sanity device for the pantry door.

This is the mommy sanity device. An improvement, but it only works when everyone remembers to lock it. And of course my creative problem solving guy has already mastered several ways to get it unlocked. But at least it slows them down and gives me a fair chance of intervening before havoc occurs.


Thought it would be nice to end on a sweet note. They bring me lots of smiles watching the two of them, and sometimes even when it's mischief they're involved in.

Aaron likes to look at books, and like his sisters have done with him, he gets Caleb all tucked in under a blanket before "reading"

Gotta love these precious moments.