Siblings!

Hey everyone!! I wanted to talk about sibling relationships.  I know a lot of people have touched on this topic, but I think its a great one.  Its amazing how sibling relationships differ throughout the years. I am the oldest of 2 in my family. My little brother is 16 so we are only 2 years apart. Growing up so close in age, we have always been best friends.  Not only do we have a great time together, but his friends and my friends and my friends are his friends.  My mom grew up in a family of 5 brothers and sisters.  She is 45 and she has a 62 year old sister(Brenda), a 59 year old sister(Lee Ann), a 55 year old sister(Roxy), and a 42 year old brother(Wendell).  Growing up she was very close to all of her siblings.  As time went on and she married my dad, the family began to grow apart. My mom remained close to her oldest sister, but the other family members only come around when it is convenient for them. I know that it kills my mom and my dad is an only child so he can't relate!  I'm just hoping that my brother and I stay close through the years!