About a boy, and a little brother

Dear diary, 

October 21 saw the arrival of Andy's little brother. Andy had really been nervous, as each time he'd gone with his parents to see the little fellow, Andy said the little boy had been shy like really bad.  Andy had tried to talk to him and sit near him but it made the little fellow cringe. Andy also said the little boy looked a little messy and uncared for almost. 

Maybe the power of a teddy bear would help. 

We went to the shops after school on the Tuesday. Andy wouldn't be at school on the Wednesday because they were picking his brother up. 

Well Thursday I saw Andy at school before class and he was beaming. The teddy had been just the thing, he said. Maybe like a security blanket. The little boy opened right up. Andy asked if when he came over on Saturday could he bring his brother with him. Wow, 

Maddie

Dear diary, Saturday 24th

Andy was coming round with his little brother. 

There was a knock at the front door. 

Hey Maddie. 

Hello. 

Maddie i'd like you to meet Lawrie. It's okay buddy she's only a little bit scary

Hey Lawrie, i tried not to pull a face at Andy in case I did look scary and frighten the little boy away. 

I think he wanted to say hello but he couldn't quite manage, so he just smiled. He had the most gorgeous brown eyes and freckles over his nose. 

Wow that's some werewolf you got there

Lawrie nodded. 

Would you like to come see our pirate ship? I asked. 

He looked at Andy for the okay. 

Remember I told you about it? Andy said calmly, and the little boy nodded. 

Here it is, we went to Miriam and Llew's room. 

Lawrie looked intrigued and sat down to play with the shark, but still without a word. 

Until Llewellyn arrived. 

Wow. We heard him exclaim. 

And no pirate ship nor anything else was going to get his attention after that. 

Andy and I couldn't help but giggle at Lawrie's enraptured state. Llew didn't seem to realise the impact she'd had. 

Andy was so happy with the turn around in his little brother's behavior. It would probably be a little while before Lawrie felt comfortable with new people but when Andy was there he was fine. 

You could tell Andy was really chuffed actually. They'd taken Lawrie to the barber just before coming over today and Lawrie had pointed at Andy meaning he wanted his hair cut just like his. 

Andy said his mum and dad were so happy with the decision to increase their family that they might consider doing it again. 

Maddie