Sisters

I have been thinking a lot lately about how valuable relationships are. And I really believe that there are few bonds closer than that of sisters. I know this first hand from the frienship that I've built over the years with my own sister. We recently talked about how we are very unconditional with one another. And our relationship really seems effortless. We don't have to think before we speak, or censor our words. We don't even have to talk if silence is what we need. We can laugh together, cry together, drink a bottle of wine together....I feel very blessed to have her in my life, and I do not take for granted how special she is to me, and to my kids.

Of course, witnessing my own girls form that very special bond has been such an amazing experience. There's so much about motherhood that has caught me by surprise, but I'd have to say, the joy that I get just from watching my girls interact with one another has been one of the most pleasant surprises of them all! When I just had Logan, I thought being a mom was tough - and it was. But then when we went from one child to two, I realized how easy I actually had it! And then, we added Brenna to the mix (ha ha) and boy was I in for it! It is not easy raising three kids, and three GIRLS - I'll tell you that much. But, in doing so, I gave my kids the most priceless gift in the world - I gave them SISTERS who have forever changed their lives for the better. I know mine has!!!

Here are just a few snapshots of my girls forming life long bonds with one another....

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James