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My reaction to my baby brother28 total reviews
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. My oldest son, Greg, wanted to mail his little brother, Jeff to the Salvation Army. I enjoyed reading and smiled as I read. Good luck with the contest.
Dad laughed, "No, Ruth, Danny is here to stay the same as you." (laughed. it's not a speech tag, it's an action tag.)
One of them is my brother Danny, and another is my sister Carol, who recently turned ninety. (brother, & sister, )
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. My oldest son, Greg, wanted to mail his little brother, Jeff to the Salvation Army. I enjoyed reading and smiled as I read. Good luck with the contest.
Dad laughed, "No, Ruth, Danny is here to stay the same as you." (laughed. it's not a speech tag, it's an action tag.)
One of them is my brother Danny, and another is my sister Carol, who recently turned ninety. (brother, & sister, )
Comment Written 09-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you, and thanks for the grammar tips. I appreciate your comments and help.
Comment from Begin Again
sibling rivalry exists forever and ever. And I imagine especially when one is younger and loses things that they believe are theirs and not to be shared. I'm glad the three of you can still laugh about it.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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sibling rivalry exists forever and ever. And I imagine especially when one is younger and loses things that they believe are theirs and not to be shared. I'm glad the three of you can still laugh about it.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 09-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you. I remember being insanely jealous of my little brother for a long time. Danny is still here, so I must have got over it. Lol
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My one daughter has always been jealous of her younger brother and she's 44. LOL
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
This is absolutely wonderful and must be a winner in my book. You tell the story so clearly and honestly and use hilarious (infused with resentment) words like 'usurper' and 'interloper.' It reminds me of my son's reaction when he came into hospital to visit after I'd had his baby sister. He had to be forcibly removed from the ward by more than one adult! And things didn't get much better after that. Your picture speaks a thousand words but your humorous and entertaining story says it all. Well done and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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This is absolutely wonderful and must be a winner in my book. You tell the story so clearly and honestly and use hilarious (infused with resentment) words like 'usurper' and 'interloper.' It reminds me of my son's reaction when he came into hospital to visit after I'd had his baby sister. He had to be forcibly removed from the ward by more than one adult! And things didn't get much better after that. Your picture speaks a thousand words but your humorous and entertaining story says it all. Well done and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 09-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you. It sounds like you had an episode of sibling rivalry with your children.
Comment from GWHARGIS
It's tough to give up the spotlight when you are the youngest. I resented my first nephew because I was the cute little one. Then my brother who was much older than me got married and had a child. Everybody doted on him.i felt your pain. Gretchen
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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It's tough to give up the spotlight when you are the youngest. I resented my first nephew because I was the cute little one. Then my brother who was much older than me got married and had a child. Everybody doted on him.i felt your pain. Gretchen
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you. It was tough. I was the proverbial spoiled brat and wasn't ready to give up my spot. Lol
Comment from Douglas Goff
Great write up! Danny looks like a chunkier and you look like a hellion. Too funny!
Suggest:
"Why? I wailed. "You don't need him;
(Missing " after Why?)
I enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing!
D
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Great write up! Danny looks like a chunkier and you look like a hellion. Too funny!
Suggest:
"Why? I wailed. "You don't need him;
(Missing " after Why?)
I enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing!
D
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you, and thanks for the catch. I have repaired the error. You are the only one who noticed, and I appreciate it. I was a spoiled brat.Lol
Comment from jmdg1954
This is well written. Detailed and leaving nothing to the imagination. You told it like it is ... or like it was!
Daddy's have a tendency to also tell it like it is. Good thing for Danny and you kept at bay.
I'm n sure you grew up close !
Great childhood story. Thanks for sharing.
John
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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This is well written. Detailed and leaving nothing to the imagination. You told it like it is ... or like it was!
Daddy's have a tendency to also tell it like it is. Good thing for Danny and you kept at bay.
I'm n sure you grew up close !
Great childhood story. Thanks for sharing.
John
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you. Growing up in a large family has its ups and downs. Danny was one of my downs, but I got over it.
Comment from gramalot8
I really had to laugh as I read your story... and cry a little too.
I was 3 1/2 and the only child when my brother was born. Oh... I too tolerated him for a few months.... And then one day I told my Mom she could send him back now as we have had him long enough!
Over the years, we joked about it and a couple times I commented... Don't you wish you had sent him back!?
Well , Im 75 now snd my brother passed away last January of complications from cancer. He was 67 ... ironically passing away on his birthday.
Have to admit that I miss him now and wished we hadn't sent him back.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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I really had to laugh as I read your story... and cry a little too.
I was 3 1/2 and the only child when my brother was born. Oh... I too tolerated him for a few months.... And then one day I told my Mom she could send him back now as we have had him long enough!
Over the years, we joked about it and a couple times I commented... Don't you wish you had sent him back!?
Well , Im 75 now snd my brother passed away last January of complications from cancer. He was 67 ... ironically passing away on his birthday.
Have to admit that I miss him now and wished we hadn't sent him back.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you. I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one who resented a new arrival to the family. I'm 78 now, and my brother is 74. I still tell him we should have sent him back. (joke) Lol
Comment from Ric Myworld
Yes, I can certainly see where the apple of daddy's eye getting pushed aside a little for the newborn brother might be a little trying to get used to. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Yes, I can certainly see where the apple of daddy's eye getting pushed aside a little for the newborn brother might be a little trying to get used to. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you. Yep, it took me a while to get used to the idea.
Comment from LJbutterfly
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, which I can relate to. I've written, but haven't posted, a story about being four years old when a new baby came.
Your story describes your delightful picture perfectly. Little Danny is totally unaware of the vengeful smile of his big sister' face. Your picture is priceless. This is a great story. Best wishes in the contest.
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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I thoroughly enjoyed this story, which I can relate to. I've written, but haven't posted, a story about being four years old when a new baby came.
Your story describes your delightful picture perfectly. Little Danny is totally unaware of the vengeful smile of his big sister' face. Your picture is priceless. This is a great story. Best wishes in the contest.
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you. It sounds like you had a similar situation. I think sibling rivalry is a common thing, especially in large families.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Hahahahahaha!!! This is absolutely priceless! I enjoyed every word. Sibling interactions - especially those early on - just fascinate me. Your expression in this photo could not be more candid, could it? It speaks VOLUMES!! Glad you grew to love him over time, and I'm glad he's still around FOR you to still love!!
Great job, and good luck with this in the Childhood Photo contest!! xo
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Hahahahahaha!!! This is absolutely priceless! I enjoyed every word. Sibling interactions - especially those early on - just fascinate me. Your expression in this photo could not be more candid, could it? It speaks VOLUMES!! Glad you grew to love him over time, and I'm glad he's still around FOR you to still love!!
Great job, and good luck with this in the Childhood Photo contest!! xo
Comment Written 08-Apr-2024
reply by the author on 09-Apr-2024
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Thank you. Yep, I'm 78 and Danny is 74. I let him live this long, so I guess I got over it. Lol
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Proud of you!! You're an inspiration to us all! co