Not all sets of brothers will develop a bond that stays with them through life. For those who do get to experience the bond of brotherhood, it can be very special. A bond between brothers is nearly unbreakable and can be one of the strongest bonds in a family setting today.

So, why are we discussing a brotherly bond today? Well, now that I have two sons, I can look back at the bond my brother and I have and watch as Tony and Enzo develop their bond over the years. 

Now, let’s not sugarcoat things here. Chris and I absolutely fought while growing up. Whether it was over video games, who cheated during a board game, or which movie we should watch on a Friday night. But, aside from the stupid fights, there was always a bond there between us. We could fight for hours on end and then spend days together riding bikes, boogie boarding in the ocean and playing video games without any issues.

The bond strengthened over the years as we grew older, even though we went to different high schools and different colleges, but we seemed to grow closer during this time. The bond catapulted into a new level when Chris served as best man at my wedding. He gave one of the funniest, poignant and truthful speeches I have ever heard at a wedding. He was on-point, entertaining, reminiscent and loving all at the same time. 

Even though Enzo is less than one week old, he and Tony have begun to form their brotherly bond. Tony decided to bring Enzo’s play mat out from his bedroom and into the family room so Enzo could play. Even though Tony cannot understand that Enzo is not old enough to play yet, or talk, he still brings Enzo toys. 

So, once Tony setup the play mat in the family room, we put Enzo on it. Next thing we know, Tony is on the mat with Enzo, enjoying some time with his brother as you can see in the picture at the top of this post. It did not last for long because Enzo began to cry and Tony got worried that something was wrong. But, for that small moment in time, two proud parents were all smiles as they watched their two sons get to know each other. 

Even though Enzo cannot offer toys or words in return to Tony, the love is apparent and will only get stronger as time goes by.