We used to hate each other.
I don’t mean, yell at each other and get into fights every once in a while. I’m talking scream-at-the-top-of-your-lungs, blood-curdling yelling matches, hitting, biting, scratching, kicking, battle royales.
We used to hate each other.
But now, the times have changed. And I am so grateful. Now, we get along great. Of course, we still annoy each other from time to time, but more often than not, we are friends. We talk about everything. He asks me girl advice, college tips, and just plain ‘ol life questions. I talk to him about experiences I don’t tell my parents. I tell him how I feel and what I do and everything I’m learning.
We are close as ever.
Today is his 18th Birthday. I can’t believe my younger (since he’s not littler than me) brother is 18. Three years away from 21. It’s unbelievable how quickly the time passes. I remember when he was a pudgy little runt and now he’s a handsome young man.
He has grown up. He has grown into his own skin, developed some strong friendships, established and upheld a good set of morals and values, been the best brother anyone could ever ask for. I can’t wait to watch him grow and adapt on his own in college. He has so much to learn and so much to experience. I’m excited for him.
I am so proud. So proud that tears well up in my eyes just thinking of how my baby brother is going to follow my footsteps and attend CU in less than one month. He is going to eat in the same dining hall I ate in – live in the same building I lived in. His whole world is going to change once he sets foot on the CU campus. He’s going to experience so much. Girls, class, drinking, parties, studying, finals, the Quad, the Sink, Half Fast, Pearl St., the list could go on forever. He’s entering my stomping grounds, and I couldn’t be more proud.
I wish I could be there, still be in Boulder, to watch him go through it all.
But we’re both growing up. We’re both starting new chapters in our lives and I know that we both will succeed with flying colors.
I am so proud to say that he is my brother. And I am so thankful we are so close. I can’t wait until we share these new experiences and grow together.
I <3 Bubba.
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Lauren: What a nice tribute to your brother. It’s nice to see siblings grow to really like each other. Mom, dad and Laurie have all done a good job. GP
I remember those days vividly and what a nightmare – especially remember driving back from Albuquerque back to Denver from a soccer tournament with you and Brandon yelling I hate you for 8 hours straight only to have you both fall asleep as we got off of C-470 and Quebec!
As a parent, there is nothing better than knowing that your children are close to one another and that they enjoy talking and sharing their lives with each other. I am so proud of both of you!
Men have always been known for their chivalry. If they are treated well by women, they get treated better in return. If women want to be taken good care of by their men, they need to respect and treat their men with dignity.