My Son and my Niece Ally

Elijah and Ally chillin and being as cute as pie. They're more like brother and sister than cousins.

Brothers and Sisters

Take them for whom they are or are not.

boys' bath time

This is my boys' shower time. It took me 15 minutes chasing them around and convincing them to take a bath. Eentually they got tired running and here they are, enjoying in the tub and bonding. Big brother Sam is trying to bath his little brother Leaf. They always have fun in the shower.

Sibling moments with music

The baby is listening to his older sister's music. A good way to bond with siblings.

family

Just awhile ago, I found myself defending my family (my parents, siblings etc.) that after all their misgivings and faults, I end up telling that, it is none of their business and I don't appreciate people criticizing my family especially when the criticism is uncalled for. I realized then than I can yack about my family's quirks but when other people say unpleasant things about them I'm the first one to defend them.

3 sisters

A pic of 3 sisters...even though they are no me and my sisters.

Einstein as first born

Relevant dynamics may also include the tendency of families to label each child: the family cut-up, the klutz, the whiner, the New York Times notes. Eldest children tend to be tagged the most responsible. When asked what parents should do about this, one psychologist answers: nothing. “Younger siblings are more likely to take chances,”

Eldest child

Reasons are: they had undivided attention from their parents, they were given more responsibilities than their siblings at an early age, they felt the pressure of greater expectations. There was a theory that adding a child diminishes the family’s "intellectual environment."

siblings

this picture represent siblings.

me my brother and sister

my older brother and sister