Sisters

Oh how I hope that Morgan and Hattie will be best of friends throughout their lives. I realize that is an optimistic wish...but a mother can only hope. My sister and I are best friends now and we always loved each other, but that's not to say that we didn't have our moments where we didn't get along. A few instances come to mind with flying remote controls, broken fingers, hair pulling, name calling and all the other good stuff that comes with sisterly arguments. When Meredith was studying her junior year of college in France my parents were nice enough to send me over to Europe for my spring break. The two of us met in London and had the time of our lives spending our parents money. There was one day when we took a day sight seeing trip to the city of Bath and I can remember the two of us fighting about who knows what. There we were on an amazing adventure in a foreign city, not a care in the world, and the two of us couldn't stand each other. I think there was a long period of silence between the two of us as we walked the town sight-seeing. I cannot recall what resolved our little spat but before we knew it things were back to normal.

I am not sure why that fight stands out in my mind, God knows there are many to choose from. But what I also remember from that trip was how much fun we had sight seeing, going to Broadway shows, having tea at the Ritz, and may other experiences I am happy I was able to share with my sister. To top of the trip Meredith helped me make a huge decision I was battling with...whether or not to leave TCU and transfer to OU. After breakfast at McDonald's and some wonderful insight from my sister I made the decision to go to OU. If I hadn't had that McMuffin with her and that "talk" who knows if I would have met and fallen in love with Chad, had two wonderful girls and be living this amazing life. I guess what I am saying is thank you Meredith for being such an amazing sister to me. You still help me make important decisions whether it be what preschool do I send Morgan to or as simple as what kind of background I should use on this blog. I admire you for many things and most importantly I am inspired by what an amazing mother you are. I will always value your opinion and enjoy sharing my life as your little sister. I love you.

Sorry for the emotional anecdote. The acutal reason I started writing is because of a moment I experienced between Hattie and Morgan this morning. Hattie was lying on the bed and Morgan was playing with her. The two of them had huge smiles on their faces and were laughing out loud. Morgan was so gentle with Hattie, and Hattie just couldn't keep her eyes off Morgan. Hattie was pulling Morgan's hair and poking her in the eye and all Morgan could do was laugh and giggle. I loved watching that moment. Another one of my favorite things to see from this new sister relationship is how Morgan sings to Hattie when she is upset. And sure enough as I sit here writing this the two of them are laying down on the floor together holding hands and playing with each other. Morgan is singing "Twinkle Twinkle" to her and there are smiles all around.

I look forward to the day when the two of them are chasing each other, playing games, sharing secrets and giving one another advice. I know there will be many tears and arguments along the way, and they will inevitably drive each other crazy at times. But, I am so happy they have each other and will get to share a friendship only sisters are lucky enough to have. I know I am lucky to have such a wonderful friendship with my sister.