These brothers weren’t happy about having a baby sister — then their lives changed entirely

Brothers are often known to dote on their sisters, but for these two boys, the journey didn’t quite begin that way. In a now-viral video montage, posted by @sariah.harris on her Instagram, their story unfolds from the moment of the gender reveal to the heart-melting bond they now share with their little sister. The clip starts with the elder brother looking visibly upset when the pink smoke appeared. He had been hoping for a younger brother and couldn’t hold back his tears. Holding up a whiteboard with the words “Boy, boy, boy” scribbled on it, his disappointment was evident.

But everything changed the moment their baby sister arrived. The mother who put up the video,  captioned it, and wrote, "The best big brothers. Glad they came around." From the day she came into their lives, she had both of her brothers wrapped around her tiny fingers, says the overlay text on the video.  In one clip, the elder brother smiles and says, “She is the cutest thing ever.” He’s seen holding her gently, feeding her with care, rocking her to sleep, and even snuggling beside her during naps. The bond they now share is innocent, loving, and absolutely heartwarming.

People who watched the video found themselves deeply moved, sharing their own stories and reactions in the comments.@zettarosee wrote, “They always end up loving them anyway. I'm the younger sister of two older boys, and they fought over who got to hold me first, while @samboels_author said, “Omg there I am laughing at their reactions and then welling up at how gorgeous they are with her.” Similarly, @rainbow74688 added, “From being a ‘don’t want her’ to ‘she’s the cutest thing in the world’. I can’t—just sobbing.” @mayrasellsincali chimed in, “Maybe I’m hormonal, but oh my god,  this is the sweetest. He shared his toy car with her, and they couldn’t wait to see her after school.”

And @roddyg summing it all up, saying,  “So glad you have this video so when they proudly walk her down the aisle or stand by her in whatever life event, you can remind them ‘How it started… how it’s going!’” What began as resistance turned into a bond filled with warmth and affection.

In a completely different beginning, another wholesome story featured on The Daily Net captured a moment of pure joy when she handed her daughter a card that read “Big Sister.” Kids are known to wear their hearts on their sleeves, and the elder daughter’s emotional reaction was instant; happy tears streamed down her face as the news sank in. What followed was a touching journey of anticipation and love. She danced at the gender reveal, kissed her mom’s belly, and talked sweetly to the baby growing inside. By the time she finally held her baby sibling in her arms, the love was already overflowing.

Though the emotions at the start of both stories couldn’t have been more different, one reluctant, one overjoyed, the destination was the same. Both stories are portrayals of how siblings bond. Love, indeed, has its own way of unfolding.

For more videos like this, you can follow @sariah.harris on Instagram.