I have a memory of secretly calling a radio station in the 80's because the DJ said to call in for our favorite song between 2 that he had just played. We grabbed the cordless and snuck into our bedroom (I did the calling, because she was too scared to talk to anyone on the phone or in real life). We were being sneaky because our favorite song between the two had the words "shut-up" in the title and those were naughty words at our house. I called the DJ and practically whispered our favorite song so mom wouldn't hear (she was upstairs at the time). We succeeded.
I remember waking up one morning to one of my parent's friends in the house who informed me that I had another sister that was born during the night.
I have another memory of Rach and I dancing around our bedroom singing "I Wanna Be Like You" from The Jungle Book to each other. Just being weirdos and smiling and giggling the whole time.
Then....we hit puberty. And suddenly, we didn't like each other so much. We fought so much that I ended up sharing a room with April (7 years my jr...there's less than 2 years between Rachel and I) so that Rach could have her own room. There was a lot of yelling and a few punches thrown on occasion. We pretty much became strangers. We walked in different circles and when we were home I spent most of my time on the phone and she spent most of her time in her room.
And then I graduated and moved out.
And gradually, things got better. I moved away. She graduated and also moved away. I got married, she moved further away. We started talking on the phone regularly. We became friends. April grew up. I started having babies. April moved in with me and my husband. Rachel moved closer again. April and I had always gotten along, but things got occasionally rocky as we lived together.
April saved my husband's life while she lived with us. (low blood sugar + driving...April was with him and managed to stop the car and move him to the passenger seat and get him home safely.)
April graduated and moved out.
And somewhere along the way we all became best friends. As close as sisters should be. And I wouldn't trade them for anything.
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This blog is dedicated to our favorite things. Our favorite books, movies, products, etc. We'll also be posting our brilliant ideas or maybe other peoples brilliant ideas. We may wax poetic now and again and perhaps we'll make a random post of whatever we want.
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Misty is the oldest sister. She's been married 9 years and has 4 kids and a mini-van. She's 29. She's the stereotypical responsible oldest sibling. She's a very talented professional photographer in her spare time and loves music and reading. She's rather granola in her views and ideas.
Rachel is next. She's been married 3 years and has 1 kid and a volkswagon. She's 27. She's a professional hairdresser at a posh salon and loves track and reading. She's a fabulous dresser and loves shoes. We all go to her for fashion advise.
April is the youngest sister, but 4th of 5 kids. (our brothers are on either side of her). She's also been married 3 years and has 1 kid, 1 dog and a compact car. (I don't know why I added all our cars in here...) She's 23. She loves doing anything outdoorsy-hiking, longboarding, camping, etc. She's a supporter of going green and has a gorgeous singing voice.
Rachel is next. She's been married 3 years and has 1 kid and a volkswagon. She's 27. She's a professional hairdresser at a posh salon and loves track and reading. She's a fabulous dresser and loves shoes. We all go to her for fashion advise.
April is the youngest sister, but 4th of 5 kids. (our brothers are on either side of her). She's also been married 3 years and has 1 kid, 1 dog and a compact car. (I don't know why I added all our cars in here...) She's 23. She loves doing anything outdoorsy-hiking, longboarding, camping, etc. She's a supporter of going green and has a gorgeous singing voice.
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8 comments:
Yup crying right now. Love you a ton!!!!!
I win, I didn't cry. Yes, be surprised-you know I am. Love you both too!
I cried. This is a nice idea. I'm glad you all grew up and love each other. I knew you would. :) And shut up is still not very nice to say. As I look back now... if only that was the worst thing that was done eh?
Isn't it amazing? Kristin and I weren't very close either until we got older...don't you just love sisters?
I didn't cry, but I did smile:)
....but it also makes me a little sad and maybe a little jelous...I wish I had a sister to be close to! :(
This is so sweet. I always wished I had sisters. So I am very grateful that I was able to give my oldest daughter one!
Although your life journey together is infinately personal the story parallels my sisters' and I up and downs. Even though we are incredibly different people, we have grown together over the years. What a special bond.
It is amazing how our relationships change over the years and different stages of our lives. It's a good thing to be close with your sisters and it's something that makes your Mom happy.*S*
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