So, to be fair, there is a level that goes deeper than shopping between me and my sister Malia.
Being that she’s only three years older than me, she was the sister I “grew up” with the most. And even though for awhile we fought like cats and dogs…I still always wished I could be like her. Once she grew out of the angry stage that is. (wink wink, Malia.)
When we were teenagers and she had her room decorated all country and matchy matchy, I had envy. And when she worked hard in the mornings to puff her perm and perfectly tease her bangs, I adoringly watched on.
And now that we’re older I have even more to learn from her. She’s an amazing mom, a hard worker, and a sweet and thoughtful friend and sister. In her tribute I talk about just why she is so special. Read here for more.
Malia’s always been ahead of her years, and she really is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. For example, here are just a few of the many nuggets that have stuck with me in the two days since she’s been gone.
***I need to take down the door hanger on the front door that says, “Shhh, Taylor is sleeping.” Because a stranger could walk up to the door and say, “Hey Taylor, open up.” And my sweet trusting son would open up, and then forever be gone. (Although, I begged to differ by saying they would bring him back just minutes later.)***
My son and I have since had quite a few conversations about not talking to strangers, opening the door without mommy’s permission, or ever leaving mommy’s sight because bad people could take you away. Basically I instilled the same fear of God in my son that my sister put in me.***
***When applying night cream, don’t rub it into your entire hand. Instead just apply with your fingertips so that you don’t waste the product on your palms. (This may be the reason my palms have less fine lines and wrinkles than my face.)***
***The best sheets are Charter Club brand found at Macy’s. Expensive, but worth the cost. And they don’t pill.***
***Tomatoes last longer when they’re not in the fridge.***
***I even learned a new way to load Chloe’s bottles in the dishwasher so that it’s easier to put away when they’re clean.***
But then there is some wisdom you just don’t need to learn from a sister, because life has a way of having already taught it to you.
The biggest one being:
***Don’t go to a Yoga class a month or even three after having a baby. *Some of you will get this, some of you may not. But trust me, it’s not a good idea.****
P.S. The title of this post…did you get it? It’s a play on “Tuesdays with Morrie.” Wise man, wise sister. Get it now? 😉
© 2009 “Le Musings of Moi”
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It is good to have siblings that are special. (Besides, how else do you get to be the kid spoiling aunt or uncle?)
I liked the title play on words.
I did an honest LOL on the night cream comment! At least you can use your youthful hands to cover your old face as you age :)!
(Came over from Mama Kat’s blog) 🙂
I’m not the eldest of my siblings, but I just know that I’m going to be the first one to have kids… I would absolutely love to have an older sister who could help me with advice!
Your sister is just full of wisdom. She sounds lovely!
What a sweet post. I loved the comment about not going to yoga class. I can only imagine what happened to you at yoga, but I am SO sorry for whatever it was. I couldn’t have been good. Malia sounds like an awesome sister, plus – she has a really cool name. 🙂
Hello, Summer….I came over from MamaKats and I have to say after reading your last 3 posts, I love your blog. I’ll be throwing up your link;0) I love that you have sisters, I have 3. Aren’t sisters awesome?
Those are some good things she taught you. Glad you had the talk with your son. 🙂
Sisters are the best! I miss mine too! Thanks for the tip about the sheets! I need some!
I loved your post! I’m going to go call my sister now!
it’s nice to know you have such wonderful sisters
I’ve learned a lot from my sister too. Did you know a dryer sheet left soaking in a dirty dish softens all that stuck on food????
Who knew??
I love sisters. Couldn’t you have put a picture up of the two of you?? Is that asking so much?
And I agree…probably not wise to put your childs name on the front door.
wise up. 😉
Awww that’s a sweet post. I never thought about the note on the door thing. I’ve heard that you’re not supposed to put your child’s name on a backpack though, always inside of it.
Thanks for the night cream info, when I start using it in a few years hopefully I’ll remember it!