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November 6, 2007

A Little Brother's Right Of Passage

My poor brothers can relate to this, no doubt.

Emily has always used her little brother as her personal people pet. She has him do errands for her and play all the games with her that her big brothers find too "girly". She dresses him up in her favorite dresses- complete with headbands- and sometimes she even puts lip gloss on him (thank goodness lip gloss is the only make-up she has!). Luke just goes along with it and enjoys being the center of Emily's attention.

I find it hilarious while Rocky is a bit more disapproving. Rocky's never had a big sister so he doesn't fully understand. Yes, he has a twin sister, but its not the same as when you have a BIG sister looking down at you, slipping a dress over your tiny head. Its a right of passage for little brothers of big sisters everywhere. The hazing, if you will, that gets you into the club. If you survive, you are a better man for it all. Speaking as a big sister, we are honored and proud to disperse this life strengthening experience onto our little brothers. Just look at my little brothers. They not only survived our dress up and make-up sessions, they also turned out handsome, smart and funny as well. Maybe a little more fashion and make-up knowledgeable than most men, but perfect.

Elisabeth and Carly- Youre welcome.

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