Brother's Day

I was whole-heartedly dreading this month of June for the one day I will never escape from : Father's Day. I dread the day my son(s) come ask me why they don't have a Dad and why everyone else seemingly does. They, nor I, will escape the Father's Day themes of school or church and the ads that torment me all month long. Thankfully, I have some time before they start asking the really tough questions but in the mean time, a new tradition MUST be set in place.

I have 3 brothers of my own and all my life I have treasured them, protected them, and showed them affection. In my opinion, a brother is a true gift and the bond of brotherhood should be celebrated very openly. I never want to hear my boys gripe about showing affection, even to each other. Boys can give other boys gifts, hugs, kisses, hand shakes, etc. So that is how Brother's Day came to pass.

There is a holiday called Rakshabandan that I heard from a dear friend of mine. It is a day in which the bond between brother and sister is celebrated by giving each other a band and a promise to protect each other. I decided I wanted Brother's day to be something like that. So I solicited my new friend, Courtney, to make matching bracelets for them to give to each other on their very first Brother's Day.

It was a raging success. They both wear their bracelets everyday and Ronin makes sure Shia is always wearing his if Ronin is also. She did an incredible job!

My hope for future Brother's Day traditions are to include interviews, cards, gifts, and for them to master the art of compromising by figuring out something to do that day.

This year, when I asked Ronin what being a brother means he said, "No go away baby",..I'm not exactly sure if that means he's being neglectful or promising to never leave his brother's side...I choose to believe the latter.

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