Comments on: Oh, why do they have to grow up?

By: BeachMama

BeachMama — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:41:37 +0000

Oh my Julie, what a terrible accident and glad that Adam is alright and doing great.

I too am an older Sister to two younger siblings, the youngest being 14 years younger, so I know what it was like to be a teenager with a baby Sister. People always thought I was a teen mother

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 23 May 2010 22:20:18 +0000

Many thanks to you all for the well wishes and for letting me share some thoughts with you. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve been in regular touch with Adam and he is doing really well.

By: Wendy B

Wendy B — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:47:12 +0000

Hi Julie
Just read your post about your baby brother. So glad everyone is okay.

By: Finola

Finola — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:02:29 +0000

I’m so glad he is OK. It’s so scary to think of what can happen.

By: meg

meg — Fri, 21 May 2010 09:16:37 +0000

i love you jules!

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Fri, 21 May 2010 02:54:31 +0000

Yikes, glad all turned out well. My baby brother is 6 years younger…I hear ya.
K

By: Liisa

Liisa — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:47:16 +0000

So glad he’s okay Julie. You must be somewhat relieved he’s alright, but I’m sure you’ll feel better when you can throw your arms around him someday soon.

I also have a baby brother (well, only 4 years younger) who has been galavanting around the world for the last 10 years. He finally, finally got married and settled in the UK with his wife this very month.

I think all his remote living in politically unstable areas (his work) has taken a toll on my parents.

I’m savouring every moment I can keep my sons under my wing.

By: Kristen @ Motherese

Kristen @ Motherese — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:32:48 +0000

Goodness, Julie, what an upsetting situation. I’m glad it worked out in the end.

I know exactly what you mean about the intermingling of feelings we have for our “babies” (whether our younger siblings or our own kids): we want to give them wings to fly, but wouldn’t mind if they kept a parachute on board!

By: coffee with julie

coffee with julie — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:57:29 +0000

Pauline – It’s true! I get like that about my other brother too and he’s not even the “baby.” In fact, I almost got my nose broken once when I tried to take on a bully in grade school who was having a go at him. haha! He told that story at my wedding – loved it!

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Sarah – Backpacking through Thailand sounds so amazing and I’m glad both of our brothers were able to experience such a beautiful place. I do want my “babies” (my real ones too!) to experience the world to its fullest and not live in fear. But some days you just want to put them back in the nest and keep them safe and sound!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:38:52 +0000

hey julie..

i also have a baby brother (9 years younger), and funny enough, he just returned from a 3 month backpacking adventure in Thailand. thank goodness your brother is ok. and mine.

Sarah