Eat, Read, and Be Mommy

Happy belated birthday to my favorite sister!  I’m only a day late, so that’s something, right?  And since her birthday is on November 12th–the same day as the twins in the original version of “The Parent Trap”!–here are twelve things I love about my sister (in no particular order):

1.  Her food.  Because food.
2.  Her love for my children.  She revels in being an indulgent auntie.
3.  Being on her team while playing Taboo.  We are UNBEATABLE.
4.  Her energy.  She does more than I do, and I wish I were more like her.
5.  Shared memories.  Oh, the Easter Bunny cake!
6.  Shared book knowledge.  Because she remembers who called his mother ‘Mummy Dearwums’ when I’m having a mental blank.
7.  Shared family knowledge.  Because this is of ongoing importance.
8.  A fierce, shared love for Rhode Island.
9.  Her piano/organ skills.  Because she’s worked for it.
10.  Her sense of humor.  Because sometimes it’s eerily like mine.
11.  Her commitment to her kids.  Her parenting has shaped mine.
12.  Her.  Because she’s my sister–and she’s stuck with me!