Just Sharing

Today is my little sister's birthday. I remember when my parents brought her home. She and I shared a room with matching beds for the first 5 or six years of her life. She used to sleep in my bed. Honestly, I was afraid of the monsters in the closet. I made everyone else think she was the one that was scared of the dark. It worked out well for both of us.
When she was little she did a couple things that made me crazy. She broke my "O Mickey" 45 doing a front flip in the living room, and my mother would not buy me another one. I was devastated. She cut all my barbie's hair off while I was in school one day. She ripped the eyelashes off of my baby doll Chelesea and drew all over her face. She also ruined a day trip to Chuckie Cheese for the entire family, all she had to do is make her bed!
But then there were the good times. I always had a little buddy. A partner to sled ride down the hill, (I would have to carry her back up). Someone to play house in the cabin, ride bikes, walk to the stadium or Vend IT. Someone to go to lake with me out at Tappan to swim. She used to let me fix her hair and play dress up. It was fun having a little sister to share my childhood.
It was also fun to have her live with me while she was a teenager. I can't think of anyone else that would play as much KLAX and TETRIS with me as she did. I loved taking care of her, although we did fight, we had a blast. Without her I would never know the experience of Brandywine, Leftover Salmon and Bill (SWEET). I would have never attended a Phish show, which in turn may have meant I never would have dated a certain person. I never would have listened to They Might Be Giants. Without her I would be missing my best friend.
Well now she is all grown up! I could not be more proud of my little sister. She is 28 years old. She has a wonderful family and two beautiful children. She is a great mother and wife. She is a beautiful woman. Happy Birthday Amanda Nicole! I love you!