Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Happy Birthday to My Little Sis ~ ~ ~ ~ ~









I'm the oldest. Frankly, I liked it that way, but mom and dad had other plans. So one day, on November 13 quite a few years ago, a little bundle was brought to our house. They delivered her the same day as our Sylvania black and white TV was installed in the living room, right across from the only rocker in the house.



When my little sis was brought home, I don't know what made me happier....holding her little hand while I rocked her and sang her a song... or holding her, rocking and watching Superman and Pinky Lee on TV.



Our relationship through the years hasn't always been smooth....most sisters don't have a heavenly match-up. In fact, if I see "white", she is usually seeing "black." So goes it. She can aggravate me, infuriate me, humble me, and shock and awe me. But I know she always loves me. And, I her.



This morning when I asked her if she was ready for her birthday, she replied, "I don't think in years since I don't feel any different. I look in the mirror and see time has marked me, so there's no need for me to mark time."

When I asked her if I could use this wonderful quote, she replied, "It will cost you Two Hail Barack's and an Our Michelle, who art so well dressed." That is my sister. Funny, intelligent, independent, sarcastic, irony running through her blood, and forever younger than me.



Happy Birthday, Cindy! Being your sister is one of the greater roads I take on life's journey. We have shared Pinky Lee, Superman, pets named Honey, Tiny and Buddy. You were my first dance partner, always the Bride when we played wedding, the alto to my soprano and the dish dryer to my dish washer. I hope your day is absolutely wonderful!! Now everyone....email her on November 13 at mpcoinc@comcast.net and wish her a great day!!!