When we decided to have another baby soon after Cash, we hoped they’d be close. We hoped they’d be friends. When we found out we were having another boy, we were so excited for Cash to have a brother! It felt like we were giving him this enormous gift that he really wouldn’t appreciate til Quinn was older.
We underestimated our first born son. From the moment he first SAW Quinn it was like he was so excited to be reunited with someone he’s been missing. He immediately kissed Quinn on the head. And then he kissed him ten more times for good measure.
Tonight we were all sitting on the couch and Cash came over to give Quinn his paci and tried to feed him his own bottle. I mean, I have no words for watching their relationship at these early, early stages. And watching Cash be a big brother at just one year old.
He still regularly points to Quinn and wants me to lower him to his level so he can kiss Quinn’s head. He also watches me pat Quinn and will pat him too. Then he pats his own tummy so we are making sure to give lots of loving kisses and pats to Cash, as well as Quinn.
Cash has been such a trooper this week. The amount of flexibility and accommodation he’s had to do is unreal. It’s way more than he should be expected to do, and yet he somehow managed to far exceed our expectations! He’s such an awesome kid.
He’s the only thing that has made me cry since Quinn was born, both, because I wish I could do more with him and because I’m just so proud of him. He’s already one of the most amazing human beings I know. I hope I always remember to tell and show him how much I love him!
Joyful Striving 