Ben and his almost two year old brother, Sean, share a special bond. For one, they both LOVE mashed peanut butter and banana for any meal and Bob the Builder on the DVD. Ben and Sean have a high tolerance for pain. Sean likes to help Ben out, whether it be with walking, eating, drinking or standing up. Ben tolerates all the help Sean gives without trying to bite, pull hair or push him away; treatment not all people receive. It will be interesting to see how their relationship develops over the next few years.
I wish I had more time to write on eSpeciallyBen . Ben teaches us lessons on a regular basis: Smile often, give hugs, sit down and savor the moment, grab someone's hand to let them know you care and laugh with abandon–even if it annoys your brother. Ben will be 18 this summer. He attends high school in-person and enjoys seeing his classmates and teachers each day. In the photo above, it's 6 a.m. and he's can't wait to get on the bus. As for most people, the pandemic has been tough. Ben's in-person activities, camps and programs were canceled. He's happy to see grandma when we met on a Charlotte greenway or park. Ben seeks out social interactions and being quarantined away from friends and family was even more difficult because he didn't understand why. Ben's teacher sends me photos of him throughout the week. They just finished a rousing game of catch here. Thank you for following eSpeciallyBen. If you want to see what I'm working on now, find me
so sweet. it is wonderful to have a brother
ReplyDeletegreat picture of two brothers
ReplyDeleteWhat a special gift for the brothers to love each other so well!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet most boys love Bob the Builder!
ReplyDeleteHell I was a Tonka Toy Nut Too!
Guys just gotta LOVE their tools!
Sounds like they have a great relationship - but gross to the mashed peanut butter and banana!!
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