Recently, I helped my mom clean out the closet in my childhood bedroom. It was funny to look at all the evidence of my childhood... boxes and boxes of notes from high school, cheerleading t-shirts, elementary school diaries, and lots of cassette tapes (including Michael and Janet Jackson, Wilson Phillips, Sesame Street Read-alongs, and Madonna to name a few!)
While digging through a box of books, I found a little keepsake book my sister, Jennifer, gave me 5 years ago for Christmas. I had completely forgotten about it and probably hadn't opened it since that year. However, I feel like I have found a little treasure. It will most definitely sit on my desk in my classroom to remind me of how lucky I am.
The book is called "Sisters - Wit, Wisdom, and Fun" - and it pretty much sums up what life is like with sisters. I have 2 wonderful sisters, Jessica (24) who lives in Minneapolis, and Jennifer (27) who lives in Boston. Reading through this book made me realize that even though we may be far apart, sisters have a very special bond. I am so lucky to have constant love, support, and friendship everyday of my life.
I hope all of you reading this are lucky enough to have sisters like me. I'm a little partial, but "3 girl families" are extra special in their own little ways. So, I thought I would share some of my favorite passages from this book... and I know that if you have sisters, you will know exactly what these words mean.
Sisters are like lashes with old mascara... they stick together.
A sister is why your favorite shoes are missing.
Sisters will forgive anything, but they'll use it as blackmail later.
A sister remembers the crazy things you wore (and did) in high school - and won't let you forget, either!
Having a sister means never having to go to the movies alone.
Having a sister is better than having a therapist... and cheaper, too.
Sisters are reasons to buy even more photo frames.
A sister will tell you if your jeans make you look fat.
Having a sister doubles your wardrobe.
Having a sister is like having the best part of yourself to rely on.
Sisters love you when it feels like no one else does.
Sisters can see when you're the real you and when you're fake you - and they like the real you better.
Sisters know the true meaning of conspiracy.
A sister always knows when to bring tissues and when to bring champagne.
Jobs, men, and apartments come and go, but sisters are forever.
A sister is the fastest road back home.
Having a sister means you'll always have someone who'll split dessert.
Sisters offer the honest opinion you can't get from anyone else - even when you don't want it.
She stole your crayons, your clothes, and maybe a boyfriend or two, but somewhere along the way, she also stole your heart.
I love you Jenn and Jess... I couldn't live without you!
Recently, I helped my mom clean out the closet in my childhood bedroom. It was funny to look at all the evidence of my childhood... boxes and boxes of notes from high school, cheerleading t-shirts, elementary school diaries, and lots of cassette tapes (including Michael and Janet Jackson, Wilson Phillips, Sesame Street Read-alongs, and Madonna to name a few!)
