Since i am the youngest of 6, I never had the experience of being an "older sister." I got jipped in that area -- but that's ok! (my sister does a better job than I would times 10!) So...I am fortunate to be able to adopt people into my family!!
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The Stapley's are like my second family. Savannah is always introducing me as, "This is Andrea, my BIG SISTER!" (emphasizing the "big sister" part and then giggling after *hehe) It really is so sweet and means a lot to me.
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When I pull in my street, and see the cluster of neighborhood kids in my circle, I can always count on a warm welcome home and a rundown on what happened that day with each of them as we all walk to the mailbox so I can check my mail :) what could be any better?! I absolutely love how they are so excited to tell me about it (anyone probably, but I'm glad it is me). Because really, in a few years, to them I will be "too old" or "uncool" for them to even associate with them! I'll just be "that one lady down the street."
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Anyway -- I guess this post turned more into the fact that I am trying to treasure every moment with these kids, because before I know it they will be my age, and I will think, "where has the time gone?! I remember when you were baptized!!" (since that is what I currently think about when I see both Savannah and Collette!) I can't even imagine how all you parents feel! I see, when blog-surfing (as rose calls it) how some days just seem to never end, but then before you know it, the child is entering young men/young women, or they are starting Jr. High, etc.
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Is it just me, or is time flying faster and faster? Maybe it is just an "adult thing" (I am still new at it). I try to take in everything and be optimistic about things as much as I can, because before I know it, they will change. I mean, 2008 is almost over....it seems like it was just 2 days ago, it was New Years Day at 2 in the morning and I am with friends thinking "oh my gosh! 5 months till we graduate!!" and now it is 4 weeks until I am done with my first semester of college...
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So again I ask, Is time seeming to fly faster for anyone else....or is this just all in my head??
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5 comments:
It is not just you. Time is totally going faster, and I don't like it much! You are lucky to have such great little neighbors. :)
oh my gosh i totally agree! to me it feels like the first day of drivers ed when i met you and now we will be 19 with close friends leaving on missions and friends coming home from missions. i am so not ready for this! i remember my siblings being this old and i know i am not at all that old! time machine time! :) lol i love you andi
I love reading your blog, Andrea! That was really nice to read. I have Savannah in my primary class and she talks about "Andrea, her big sister" fairly often. I always wanted a sister (and didn't care if she was older or younger). I love sisters! Also, watch it! You will NOT be TOO OLD to be cool in a few years! :)
Yes, time is ticking faster it seems. Maybe it's the pace of our lives now....
Hi Andie!! Those girls idolize you and they will always remember you. I still remember some older girls that I looked up to when I was little. They are really larger than life! You are wonderful. They couldn't have a better role model. Love ya!
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