Let brotherly love continue. – Hebrews 13:1 (ESV)
Last week, the boys found a toad in the yard while hanging out with JJ (their daddy, my sweet husband) in the backyard. I was out running errands so I missed this exciting discovery and I was so sad that I did. The ex-elementary-science-loving teacher in me loves when stuff like this comes up in our world.
JJ took some really cute pictures of the boys with this little amphibian (Susannah was not interested, much to my chagrin) and as I was scrolling through the images of a scared looking little toad and two joyful and excited boys who really might squeeze too hard and justify why this frog is looking so scared, I stumbled across this little gem of a photo.
Solomon is not looking at the toad. He is looking straight at his older brother. His road map. His compass. One of the people in his life who he so desperately wants to emulate – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
He looks up to him for guidance. He watches his reactions then adjusts his own to match “bro-bro’s” accordingly. He is still so little (almost two!) and yet so wants to mentally do more than he physically can. This seems to always be the conundrum of a last -born child.
They wrestle a lot. They fight with foam swords a lot. They make messes together a lot. They slug each other a lot. But they always come back to love and have even been caught holding hands while resting on the floor and bonding over “Fireman Sam”.
They are brothers. May their love continue always.
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Oh that was beautiful! Stopped by from SITS to say hi this morning. :)
I love this image of your boys! Such love in Solomon’s eyes! I pray with you that their bonds of love will only grow, and that they will serve the Lord together!
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oh, his look on his face is precious…taking on his brother’s bravery with the froggy ;)
Oh how precious!!! Great word…
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Awesome! God knew what He was doing in creating siblings — it’s a beautiful thing.
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beautiful image! my 2 year old has his older sister….whom he tries to emulate all the time. i have a fabulous file of pictures involving him traipsing around behind hannah….wearing his very own princess dress and carrying his tractor.
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Natalie, THAT is a priceless image. It’s one for the keeper file to remind us that there are always eyes watching us…I LOVE that that little guy is looking up to his brother, ignoring the frog, watching…so powerful!
I also just read your last post as well…powerful indeed…
Doubly blessed this morning!
peace,
lori
I love how he lovely looks at his older brother. Great picture for the verse.
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i love this, it’s so nice to see kids lovin on each other!
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Thanks for sharing such a precious post.
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So very cute! Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.
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beautiful WFW!
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That is so sweet. Blessings ~
Wow, how sweet. This is exactly how my seven year old looks at her nine year old sister. So cute
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