Brothers

 Having a little brother is a dream

come true for Ben.

He often feels left out and ignored

by his older sisters.

I know he's jealous of the close relationship

Sydney & Emma share.

 Ben is very affectionate to his little brother.

He always wants him on his lap,

gladly shares his coveted blanket with him

and wants to make Dan happy

by putting the fallen pacifier in his mouth.

 It's these quiet moments of a mutual affection

for each other that I love to watch.

 Ben is so excited to be holding his brother

and Dan can't take his eyes off of him.

I'll have to remember to show them this picture

when they start wrestling & beating each other up.