I have been thinking a lot about my sister. She is four and a half years younger than me but in the past couple of years she has become more than just a sibling. She is one of my very best friends. I remember when my parents first brought her home. I was so excited because it was like having my own personal live doll! As the years went by she was my favorite playmate. We played barbies for hours. When I was in elementary school she became my shadow. Everything was "me too!" and I was annoyed because I wanted to be different. I didn't want her to be just like me but looking back I am flattered that she wanted to be just like me. I hope I was an OK role model for her. I have tried to look out for her over the years and I hope she knows that.
I am so proud of the woman that she has become. She is smart and confident in ways that I never was. There have even been times when I admit I have been jealous of her. She has always been popular with boys and she has always had tons of friends, two things which I sometimes struggled with. Now she is in college and studying to be a social worker. I admire her.
Recently, she told me that she hopes that I am living somewhere close to her when I have children because she wants to be able to come and visit me often and she wants to be a great aunt. This really touched me. I feel really lucky to have her. Here's to you little sister! I love you and miss you very much! I can't wait for you to visit!
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