The Way My Little Brother Changed My Life

There has been several times when something has changed my life wirth writing an essay about, but my the birth of my little brother has been the one that changed me the most. After ten years of my parent’s marriage, I was born bringing full of joy and happiness to their lives. As years went by, I realized that being the only child was a privilege, getting undivided love and complete attention from my parents. I have had almost whatever I desired: toys, video games, and clothes, plus the fact of not having someone to compete with.

While growing up I noticed that being the only child wasn’t perfect; as a matter of fact, it was boring and I felt lonely most of the time. I sat in my room playing with dinos and cars by myself and wanted someone to share with me. Of course I had friends of my age, but they couldn’t stay with me all the time. Suddenly, I began to think how would it be for me when my parents are gone, not having a brother or sister to keep on life with. It would be sad to stay alone so I started dreaming of having a little brother. I let my parents know about my feelings, but they decided to bring home a pet instead. The idea didn’t seem that bad because I've always liked animals.

It was February, 2013 when I was 7 years old, and my parents took me to choose my pet. I remember that a glance I saw six little dogs on that yard, and one of them was small and weak and ran into me. The decision was made he chose me and I agreed. I named it Athos and treated him like a real brother. For the next two years, everything was perfect and the thought of having a brother disappeared for a while. One day after I turned in ten years old, my parents called me to have a family meeting in the living room. My father asked me:-What do you see different with your mom? I looked at her several times and she looked the same to me. Then my father put my hand on my mom’s tummy...Ijust froze! It had grown big like a balloon. They both said: “you will have a brother”. At first I was astonished and after a few seconds I became the happiest kid. We all hugged to each other and celebrated the great news.

The day my brother was born

Τhe day of the birth arrived, it was October 23th of 2015, and Stefano was born. Τhe first time I saw him I didn't know what to do, I was nervous and shaking then, I held him and felt a strange connection. Since the day Stefano has come to my life I feel different. I feel as though I’m learning along with him. It’s espectacular to see the row and beautiful emotions that stream across his face when he experiences his new things. To see the joy in his eyes and hear his pure genuine giggle when something entertains him. It’s magical! I didn’t know that someone could be, so innocent, so full of hope, and belief in the beauty that exists in the world. His presence makes me feel no longer alone, it’s great to know that I won’t be alone when my parents are gone.

At the same time his arrival changed my daily life a lot because I began to have more chores and responsibilities. I had to learn how to change his diapers, how to prepare his milk, helping him to take a bath, and babysitting him when my parents were out. All those new responsibilities brought me problems with my parents and for the first time I felt distance from between us. I also felt jealous because they gave Stefano most of their attention. At that point I wasn’t that happy having a brother anymore. I had a huge storm of negative thoughts, that disappeared at once when Stefano had an accident, while he was eating during vacation in Orlando last year. He couldn’t swallow a french fry, and my parents and I were frightened that something bad could happen to him in that moment. I felt that a huge part of me was falling apart. Thanks God nothing serious happened, but it was enough for me to understand how important he is in my life. All my negative feelings and my new responsibilities were nothing against the enormous love I feel for him.

My younger brother today

Nowadays, Stefano is almost three years old. He looks very much like me at his age. Physically we are very much alike but have different characters. I have been very calmed while Stefano is the opposite. I feel he sounds like a caveman while he is saying many phrases. He has proved to me that he is very smart and playful. He is so active that he moves like a worm all over the house. Every morning I wake up and go into Stefano’s room and give him a good morning kiss, while he gives me all the necessary energy to start my new day. Just thinking about having someone to share with at home makes my days wonderful. By watching him grow, I’ve grown. Sharing the short time with my brother the most important thing I’ve realized is the spark for life that exists in a child never has to die. That desire to wander and discover new things every day, that ability to love so unselfishly and without fear. For the first time I experienced someone with no evil. He is pure love and innocence. His behavior inspires me in my daily life.

Conclusion

Having a little brother gave me a purpose in life. I feel I am ready to do anything for him. From now on I have to build a good example of a person for him, being a good student, great citizen, and a responsible older brother. I hope that many of the actions and decisions I choose will be a path in my life that will make an impact in his life in some way but most of all, I hope the decisions I make will inspire him to make his own decisions wisely. I want him to make his own way in this world.

I hope to inspire him, but in many ways, I feel that he is the one who will inspire me. In a way with my brother being born, we’ve all been reborn and instead of teaching him about the world we are discovering the world along with him. Definitely the event that has changed my life the most is my loved little brother’s birth. My family now is happily complete. He is the best gift God gave me. I can’t imagine my life without him anymore. I will always love, protect, and guide him no matter what!