This has been a theme in our house for the past four years. There's just something really special about a teen-ager who is not only willing to spend time with his baby brother but who chooses to spend time with him.
And that hasn't changed a bit. During Thanksgiving break, Isaac agreed to wake up early (early meaning before noon) to watch a movie with Victor. The night before he went back to school, Victor insisted they had to spend time together since Isaac was leaving him. So Isaac got down on the floor and played Legos with him.
It has nothing to do with how Victor treats him; he can be as mean to Isaac as he is to the rest of us.
But Isaac is a teddy bear. He's love and comfort and grace and forgiveness. He's also a golden retriever. He's a great best friend. He knows how to love and doesn't hold a grudge.
He looks like his father. He acts like his father. These are some pretty strong genes right here.
To the best big brother ever, on the first day of your last year as a teen-ager...
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, Isaac!
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