I was smitten the minute he came home from the hospital. Even though he became the favorite, inherited all the athletic ability and has had a life plan since he was in primary school, I am still besotted with my not-so-little brother. While he singlehandedly taught me that one could simultaneously love and hate someone, he also taught me responsibility, patience and the art of being bossy. I have had more than 20 years to hone my mothering, debating, teaching and stalking skills all while experiencing the pleasure and pain of being a big sister. After much persistence, little brother and I have entered the world of being Facebook friends. Doing so has forced me to realize that this human, whom I used to push around in my doll’s pram, is actually kind of a grownup. I actually never considered the possibility that, one day, my brother would bring home a significant other. The more I stalked his Facebook, the more I realized this was more than a possibility. Put in a little effort; people appreciate effort. Make eye contact and be polite as hell.
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