Layla: "Liam hit me Mom" (insert huge alligator tears)
Liam: "Layla do this you scurvy dog" (this is said in a mean and bossy pirate voice)
Layla: "Well you can't play with my pet shops" (this might bother him a little more if petshops were dressed like ninjas or pirates)
Ohhh siblings. Two of the best things that ever happened to me were my sisters. Or better yet, one of the best things that ever happened to my sisters was me :). They are my best friends, nothing compares to the bond I have with them. A majority of my most happy and funniest memories involve April and Tara. Funny now because I can't believe what we would say or do to each other. But there has been and always will be a loyalty there that will never go away. They are who I call when I am happy, sad, or bored.They are my best friends.
I was talking to my Aunt Elaine who just lost her wonderful sister, Pauline to cancer. It happened fast. I can't imagine the hole she has in her heart for her sister. At the same time I know Elaine is a product of Pauline, Pauline was a product of Elaine. They have made each other who they are today. Through thick and thin they have always had each other. My Aunt took care of Pauline as she lost her battle with cancer. I know my Aunt has a very special angel looking after her. Pauline is still fulfilling her big sister role and is still very involved in her sisters life. How blessed they are to have each other weather it be on earth or in the heavens. I am sure they will have a happy reunion one day. I can't imagine the joy they will feel.
When my Mom was in her mid-twenties she was interning at the mayo-clinic. She had a day where she felt something was wrong. It was like there was a dark cloud in the room. She found out later her brother Chris had been in a car accident. He died several days later. When I hear my Mom talk of him her voice and words are filled with love and respect. She looked up to her brother and always will. There's a bond between siblings that can't be put into words.
Liam and Layla,
After a morning of fighting here is how it all ended. Liam you screamed with joy for Layla when you realized she could climb the rock wall. Layla, you remembered to thank Liam for his help with so much excitement. You laughed and laughed as you went down the slide together. You sat side by side as you enjoyed your favorite snack while you talked about things that only a 2 and 4 year old would understand. Always make memories like this, always watch out for each other, always have gratitude for one another, and never let anything come in between you. I have seen many tender brother sister moments with you two, it happens daily. The love you have one another is genuine. Be quick to forgive and quick to apologize. Never let ANYTHING or ANYONE (I don't care who it is) come in between your relationship with each other. You two were made for each other.
Love you both,
Mom
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