"Like Carter..."

The past few weeks Max has wanted to do everything Carter does. It really is so cute, and at the same time, a tiny bit heart breaking. He imitates Carter, repeats what he says, and asks for whatever he asks for. The latest thing is that he wants to "stand like Carter" in front of the TV. (Carter has a horrible habit of standing 1 foot in front of the TV).
Max has from day one laid flat on his back when he sleeps. The other night I put him down and he turned to his side and said he wanted to "lay like Carter".
The clencher though, was the other day when I was getting him out of the car and he asked to "walk like Carter". I told him he could, and he asked to just hold my hand. So I assumed the normal position when I help him walk, and grabbed both hands while he moved his feet. But he had another idea. "Let go mom!" He let go of one of my hands and tried to walk while just holding one of my hands (like Carter). Of course, he's not stable enough to do that on his own yet. So after an awkward lean to one side, he agreed to hold both hands, but walk right next to Carter.
I've said this before, but I'm so grateful for Carter and his willingness to help Max. He's the best brother. I know Carter will always have an extra reponsibility to help with Max and be an example to him. I just hope he never feels like it's a burden, but rather a privilege. I have no doubt that Carter was sent to us for a reason. Max absolutely loves him and wants to be "just like Carter".