For an only child, I have a lot of sisters. I have my goldies. I have my girlfriends. I have ny cousins and aunts. I also have the lady above who grew up, got married and birthed three children.
Like true sisters, we sometimes have to compete or compromise. She has her own parents but she has captured a humongous part of my parent's hearts. I am so grateful for their relationship.
My parents have decided to weed through Christmas ornaments and decorations. They're downsizing. My sister has three little ones; my little ones have flown the coop. I do not need more Christmas decorations. In my will, the Christmas stuff I have will go to my sister and our children.
But ...
I'm vacillating. Some of these might be important to me.
The last time I decorated a tree with my parents, I was 17-years old. My sister has been there for most of the decorating, candy-making, etc. for more than 30 years.
If I'm honest with myself, I know she can and should take whatever she wants. I want to be the monitor. It's the control freak in me.
We've picked a date to go through stuff. She invited me. You might think I would find this offensive. Instead, I thought what a gift she is to all of us.
But, if we disagree on an ornament, I will wrestle her skinny butt to the ground and I will win.
3 comments:
This isn't trivial. This is huge. Be gentle with yourself and them.
Awww! What a precious picture. Look at those eyes. I'm looking forward to sharing with both of you.
Love,
Mom
Where did you find that picture? Nice feathers.
I will win the wrestling match.
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