It's moments like this when I really miss my sisters!

(go over to the virtual i-pod thing on the right and play Dan Seals: One friend while you read this)

I hear myself say it a lot: One day your sister will be your most valuable friend, be nice to her!  My little girls don't get it yet, the fact that all this fighting, sharing, crowding, hand-me-downs, and hair pulling will one day make for an unbreakable bond called sisterhood.  They don't see it now, but I do.  I tried to give them separate rooms so they could have some space and maybe fight less (plus I wanted Anna in charge of her own room, and to be able to do homework in peace) but it didn't stick!  Before long they were having slumber parties in Anna's new room and asking if Katie's room could be a play/toy room!  They just don't like to be alone!  I watch and it makes me homesick for all my brothers and sisters who used to be my bosom buddies, the ones I couldn't imagine living without.  We are scattered all over the US now, but I keep close tabs on them via e-mail, face book, and blogs.  It's not the same, but it's better than nothing.  It just can't have been that long ago when my siblings were my whole world, can it?  I wish I could tell my children how short and wonderful this time is, and not to waist it in silly fights.  I know it is a proving ground, a place to learn how to negotiate and get along with others.  They are learning life skills, so maybe the tough times are necessary, but I hate to see them running through their days unaware of the precious thing that is childhood shared.  I am glad they have each other.  I think only children are being robbed.  I am glad they will have these memories, and I wish I could time travel back to visit that time in my life just for a little while, and give my bothers and sisters hugs and forgiveness for the small stuff that never really mattered.  I love you guys, I miss you, and I am so glad I have you in my life/family!  Teach your children to cherish each other!  - Georgie aka: G.O., georgie-o, Missie-lee, joe, and big sis. (except for Dave = ] the biggest of us all)