Brothers for life

Grandma's staying with us a bit, so I was able to leave Wonder Boy with her while I picked up Firstborn Son from school. My little one adriotly took command of the situation, charming candy and soda from Grandma and joy of joys, playing his brother's Nintendo DS, knowing he would have to surrender it to its rightful owner when brother got back from school.

We had just parked in the garage when Wonder Boy opened the door and asked me: "Did you pick up Joseph from school, Mama?"

When I said yes, he clutched the DS close to him and wailed, "Noooooo! I don't want him!"

Joseph and I laughed.

"But Sandro," Firstborn Son said, scrambling out of the car. "I have a surprise for you!"

"What?"

"A Slurpee!"

After which Wonder Boy ran to his sibling, arms open wide, proclaiming: "My brother!"