protective big brother

The other day out on the playground, Alec was pushing Charlie in the swing. Charlie just loves this because half the time Alec will fake get hit and do a silly reaction. This time, one of Alec's friends was digging in the sand nearby and he noticed if he held the shovel out just right, it would get close to touching Charlie's feet on Charlie's upswing. Alec thought that Charlie was going to get hit and immediately stopped Charlie's swing, scowled up his face and shouted, "Don't do that to my brother!" I didn't know whether to delight in the sweet brotherly love, or seriously suggest he use kind words. It was really cute. I couldn't help but smile.


Lest any of you get too jealous let me say that this picture was taken in the summer. No we're not wearing shorts and a short-sleeved shirts still. We at least wear pants. :)