My Baby Brother

I got a call from my baby brother last night. He may be a man of 28 with his own home, a wife, and baby number one on the way, but he's still my baby brother...and always will be. It was so good talking to him. It's been a few months since we've been able to make contact and it felt so good hearing his voice and hearing all that's happening in his life. He sounds excited about the baby on the way (but not as excited as I am...hahaha) and we talked lots of baby talk. I just couldn't leave the topic alone. I am so thrilled for him and his wife. I can't imagine anyone I think will be a better father. He's very easy going and laid back and has many hobbies. He's sensible to a fault and very secure. He's just a great guy. So, I asked my baby brother if he ever talks to his son. There was a moment of stunned silence as he wondered if I had gone nuts...could my sister possibly ask me that, he was wondering. And yes, she was! I wanted to hear about that sensitive male side that craved a chance to let his son know him. I wanted to hear that already his darling little boy knew how much his daddy loves him. I wasn't disappointed. As I proceeded to tell him about Erwin talking to Jari through the walls of my tummy, he finally admitted that he has talked to the baby, but "not had any real conversations", with a little laugh! It was one of those moments in time when I was reminded of my brother, what a private person he is, how he would never tell a secret, how he's someone you could trust without a moment of worry. I'm so glad I have someone like him in my life. He keeps me centered in that way only a brother like him can. I'm glad I had the chance to be his horse and rear up with him smiling and laughing when he was 2. I'm glad I had the chance to cheer him on through baseball game after baseball game summer after summer. I'm glad I had the chance to attend his marriage ceremony and make a speech filled with meaningful words. I'm glad I had the chance to visit his first home and take a tour of his treasured land. I'm glad I had a chance to be his sister. My baby brother, I am so proud of you. You can't begin to imagine all the good you have brought into my life...and how much more there is yet to come, especially with the birth of your firstborn child, your son. I love you, Chez.