There are certain things that never fail to make me feel better. A hot bath. Chocolate. A cup of tea. The perfect thrift store find. The list goes on, but “time with my sister” is definitely very near the top of that list.
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= best breakfast ever
When I was a kid, I never thought that the little girl who played Barbies with me every day and wanted to take my princess dress-up clothes out in the mud would grow up to be one of my best friends. She’s turning 23 on February 24th, and 10 days later I turn 26. I like to think she was my 3rd birthday present, just a few days early. Thanks, Mom and Dad. I like her a lot.
Katherine and I try to see each other at least once a month. It had been about that long and then some, so she packed up and visited this weekend. We had a great time relaxing, watching awful TV (Bravo, anyone?), cooking delicious food, drinking champagne, antiquing, picnicking, eating baklava in the sunshine, watching movies (including Breaking Dawn, which was so terrible I can’t even talk about it), and laughing until our guts hurt.
The sweetest little sweet shop.
I’ve had a few sad days lately, but seeing my sister this weekend and getting to talk about deep dark things over cheeseburgers without feeling like she is judging me – for my innermost thoughts or for the extra bacon I put on my burger – was like therapy. In fact, Michael said today, “You’re so happy when Katherine is here.” I guess that’s what spending the weekend with someone who has known you for almost 23 years can do for you.
Well, that and some really, really good baklava.
San says:
Ah, I miss weekends with my sister so much… don’t they make EVERYTHING better? :)
Katie says:
I’m glad you had such a great time with your sister! This post made me smile so much. Reminds me a lot of me and my sister. Me and my sister are about the same amount of age difference as you and Katherine. She’s 3 years older and our bdays are both in september, 9 days apart. I think we get closer as we get older and it’s really such a special relationship to have. I consider us gals who have sisters to be very lucky indeed :)
Have a nice week!
whitney says:
i love this. i posted about my sister today too.
nothing better than having your sister as your best friend.
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Amy says:
aww! this makes me miss my sister.
Mary says:
I don’t have a close sibling like this, but it must be wonderful! I’m glad she helped you recharge.
Katherine says:
Awww, this post is like an early birthday present. ;) I love you!
Kate says:
A lovely post! *sniff* I miss my little sister now.
Plus. That breakfast does indeed look pretty awesome. What IS It?! I mean that’s either hollandaise or cheese, both of course, being entirely valid & delicious options…
Jill says:
I think my favorite part of this post was your husband’s comment. That is so sweet in general (one), and two that he noticed :)