The older boy was holding his little brother tightly to his chest, rocking him so he would fall asleep again. — What are you doing? — mom asked in a trembling voice.
— Little brother woke up, I wanted to put him back to sleep, — the boy replied. — Why didn’t you wake me up? Because you’re always so tired, mom.
I wanted you to get some rest. Did I do something wrong? — No, sweetheart, — mom sat down beside them and hugged both sons.
— You just scared me. — Mom, if little brother is with me, does that mean you have a little time? — Yes, son.
— Then please make me breakfast. I’ve missed your cooking so much…
And at that moment mom realized: she had completely forgotten about her older child. But he also needed love and care no less than the baby.
This is a common mistake many mothers make: when the new baby is born, they forget that their older children are still waiting for warmth, attention, and a simple homemade breakfast.
