I know it is wrong to envy your children.But when I see my son,Tonio and his younger brother Sam going down a slide together,one’s arm around the other,I know I have missed something wonderful.Not only did I never ha...I know it is wrong to envy your children.But when I see my son,Tonio and his younger brother Sam going down a slide together,one’s arm around the other,I know I have missed something wonderful.Not only did I never have a brother,but also I had no friendships like theirs.My sister was old enough to help take care of me,so she was more a mother than a playmate,and I was more a pest than a friend.A brother would have been wonderful,but it was not in the family planning.展开更多
文摘I know it is wrong to envy your children.But when I see my son,Tonio and his younger brother Sam going down a slide together,one’s arm around the other,I know I have missed something wonderful.Not only did I never have a brother,but also I had no friendships like theirs.My sister was old enough to help take care of me,so she was more a mother than a playmate,and I was more a pest than a friend.A brother would have been wonderful,but it was not in the family planning.