We celebrated my little brother's birthday on Monday by going to Olive Garden. That is one of my favorite restaurants. Ever. So you can imagine my excitement when I learned we were going there. ;)
^ One of my favorite pictures of them. It shows their true, strong bond of brotherhood. I love them so much, and I am so very grateful for them.
I can't believe how fast he's growing up. Nine, already? Last night, he fell asleep, so I carried him upstairs to bed. He didn't complain; he reached up, wrapped his arms around my neck, and leaned against me. I experienced a pang as I carried him. I wondered how many more times I'll be able to do that. He's growing up, whether I like it or not. Soon he'll be too big to carry, too big to cuddle, too big to kiss. And when that day comes, I'll try to accept it. But until it does, I'm going to hug him and stroke his soft cheeks as much as I can, because one day this will all be gone. I listened to the song called "Never Grow Up" by Taylor Swift, and it was like a total match to my life right now. I was thinking about myself, my brothers, my sister on the way, and I cried. I don't want it to end.
You guys are going to freak out... wait for it...
MY SISTER IS DUE IN FOUR DAYS.
*screaming and running around like a crazy person*
I honestly can't believe it's finally almost here. I've waited for so long; it doesn't seem like it will come. But it will. On December 27th, 5:30 a.m., we're going to get in the car and leave for the hospital. My mom will have a c-section, and soon after that, I'll be able to hold my sister.
I'll be able to hold my sister.
I can't believe it, I really can't. It's too good to be true -- a fantasy that seems impossible. But it is. And I can't wait until I can kiss her baby lips, stroke her downy hair, cradle her in my arms. I want to be the best big sister she could ever have.
I'm going to write a Christmas post soon, possibly linking up with Hannah at Aspire.
How have you guys been recently? I'm sorry for the absence from my blog; life's been crazy! What are your Christmas plans? :)
