I Have the Best Big Brother EVER!

Why, hello there, friends! My name is Willow, and it is just a delight to meet you! You may be wondering where Winston is. He is currently napping on the couch. Winston has talked to me about how awesome his blogs are, and this morning, I saw he was working on his computer, as he does every Wednesday. I was curious to read what blog he was writing, so I went to read over his shoulder. He pushed me away, though, and said that it was none of my business. Which, of course, means that he’s working on a big surprise for me! 

So, I have borrowed his computer to see what he’s up to. Now, I know he’s said I can never, ever touch his computer. But he didn’t really mean it. He says all the time that I can’t touch his toys or play with him or lie on his couch, but he caves every time. He won’t mind at all that I borrowed his computer. 

Now I’ve seen the big surprise. Winston has written about me in his blogs! I’ve carefully read over every line, and I am surprised, just like he wanted. I absolutely cannot believe it. He’s written so many great things! I’m so cute, so amazing, that my new brother decided to write about me the first chance he got. I’m so lucky to have such an awesome brother. 

Now, friends, upon first glance at Winston’s blogs, you may be thinking that he is absolutely devastated and angry about having a new sister. But you don’t know my brother like I do! When I first met Winston, he was so excited to see me. He just stood there from a distance. I know he just couldn’t believe it; he was so shocked, stunned even, to finally have a baby sister! I know he doesn’t sound too thrilled in his blog, but believe me, I know he was so overwhelmed with happiness that he just got his feelings confused. Why write about me in his blogs if he doesn’t love having me around? Let me go through his blogs again to remember all the loving things he said!! 

Oh yes! First, he said that I wore a bow without complaint. How delightful that he thinks I’m so easy-going and fashionable! Quite honestly, I wasn’t entirely sure about that bow. But I saw how cool Winston looked in his bow tie, and I just had to have something like that too. I just wanted to look as great as my big brother does. 

Next, he mentioned my gorgeous eyes. Friends, I haven’t actually seen myself, but I’ve heard people talking about my different-colored eyes. And now, I have an even better idea of what they look like, thanks to Winston! “Piercing,” he said. It is just so wonderful that my eyes will catch anyone’s attention and pierce their hearts with warm love! Now, there’s another word he used… “Unnerving.” I’m not sure what that means, but if my big brother said it, it must be really good! He’s so unnerving. 

Winston also said that I am shaped like a loaf of bread. What a nice compliment! He’s correct about the fact that I had free rein to eat whatever I wanted before Mom and Dad adopted me, and I’m not ashamed of that. But I really do admire Winston’s willpower and commitment to having such a defined shape. Maybe I’ll even try to work out, or go on a diet. But only if Winston does it too! 

I’ve learned one very important thing about Winston while reading his blogs: He is so completely prepared for everything. Everything! He even made plans to welcome me and teach me how to be a Frenchie before he even knew I was getting adopted. That’s so nice of him. He’s so smart that he’s teaching me things all the time, and Mom and Dad don’t even know he’s doing it. 

I haven’t learned to bark at the mailman yet, or how to chew up shoes, but Winston, bless his heart, is still determined to show me the life of a sophisticated Frenchie. He showed me how to climb the stairs that lead to the couch, and he helped me discover the best places to nap. He even taught me how to demand treats! But the best lesson of all, dear friends, was how to jump on the kitchen chair. 

Here’s how it happened: Whenever I got too close to him, Winston would jump on a chair at the kitchen table. At first, I was hurt. Didn’t he want to play with me? But then I realized the truth. He was trying to teach me something! That got me thinking…There must be something really scary that I’ll have to hide from eventually. Maybe it’s a vacuum, or a Roomba, or…Or maybe that horrible monster outside might find its way in! 

No matter the threat, Winston’s message was clear: Learn how to get onto the chair. He was trying to protect me, and I didn’t want to let him down. 

So, friends, I kept practicing, and practicing, and a few weeks later, I was able to jump up and join my big brother on the chair! Winston didn’t say anything, though. He just jumped off the chair as fast as he could. But I know he’s proud of me. Now, we can hide together. Maybe one day he’ll let me in on the secret enemy we have to protect ourselves from. I think he doesn’t want to worry me, and that’s so considerate of him. I know I have a lot to learn, so I’m grateful to have a teacher like Winston. 

Well, friends, Winston is slowly waking up from his nap. And that means that it’s time for our favorite game: Tag! I’m always “It,” but I don’t mind. I think Winston just really enjoys running (and that’s why he’s so fit! He’s so dedicated). And may I just say that I’m absolutely thrilled to have a big brother like him to look up to. In fact, maybe I’ll write a weekly blog, just like him. Until next time, friends!

With warm regards and excitement to chase my brother around the house, 

Willow 🎀