Thursday, April 12, 2007

Ode to my sister

My sister is one of the best people I know. She was born as the middle child, but she never seemed to have the disposition of a middle child. M was the peace-keeper in the family. I like to think the title remains (even though she can be just as moody as the rest of us! Here's to that maternal bloodline...)
Even though we are the only girls in our family (love this shot from 1980-something?), the four year difference played a toll on our relationship as we were growing up. I don't think it was really until I left for college that she and I were able to really become "friends." I'm sure it was hard for her, watching her older sister run around with friends, boyfriends, responsibilities, jobs, etc. that she couldn't really participate in. And then when I married at 19, it separated our worlds quite drastically for a time.
When she decided to come to BYU after high school, it was wonderful! Not only because I then had an instant babysitter (the best one I have ever had), but I was there for her when our mother couldn't be (living so far away). It was so fun to be a part of her life then --she would let me live vicariously through her (think fun college life!) and I would help her get through those times of crazy roommates, weird boyfriends, and oh, yes. An education. :)

Now, here we are, two old mommies, raising our children (okay, so she'll have child"ren" in August!) and understanding each other better than we ever have before. Besides being mothers, we are wives, college graduates, sisters, friends, and confidants.

I love you, M!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks Cheryl. I like to think that we have become quite close also.

tamrobot said...

whoa.. in that first picture you look just like ashley!

Cheryl said...

I look just like who? I like to think I look like #1, #2, #3, or #4... :)

Anonymous said...

Cheryl, I just have to know. Did you have Bishop Marriott in Provo when you and your husband were expecting your first? I found you through my brother's blog, Nine Moons, and after seeing these cute pictures of you as a child, I'm wondering if we were in the same ward! If you want, shoot me an email at amyandneal at gmail dot com...

Cheryl said...

I sent you an email just now... :)

Anonymous said...

It's tripping me out, how much those pics look like my own childhood snapshots.

Cheryl said...

The clothes, or the hair? :)

Anonymous said...

The couch, the clothes, the colors, the hair---all of it!