Sunday, August 22, 2010

Oh Birdie

So here I am, sitting in my new apartment. The feeling? Weird. But a good weird. I keep feeling like a new bird that is learning to fly. Most of it is instinct and watching others who are older than me. But I feel like that new little bird still has a teeny bit of fear inside. Nevertheless, I have flown. Or am flying?

I could tell I was on campus when I got home, aka - to my apartment, and I realized I didn't have anything cooked up for dinner. I settled with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and animal crackers. But it was that small thing that made me realize something huge. My mommy isn't here with me. I can't take her to college. I didn't get a goodnight hug. I love you mom. You are.. amazing. My role model. You are the best mommy in the whole wide world. And I am not just saying that because I have to. You actually are.

My sisters. Oh darlings, I love you. :] Hannah, hold down the house. Not that I did a very good job of it.. but you got this. I know you will do awesome in school, you always do. I hope to see you super often. Bekah, always remember you are my whack-job in training. :] You have a lot to live up to if you desire to be as crazy as me. But besides that.. keep growing, and keep smiling. I like when you smile, a lot. Rosy.. oh my little Rosy. I miss you, buggie-boo. I hope you had a nice evening.. and I hope you are enjoying my big comfy bed. Please draw me pictures and write me letters with mazes in them. :]

Daddy. I love you. I look up to you with such an eye of amazement. Somehow you manage to work hard for our family, giving us a house and food and clothes.. which sometimes I take for granted. But you are awesome. It really hit me that I am out on my own when my car started acting up and you told me you would get me the number to call to put it in the shop. Thank you so much for teaching me some of the most practical things.. stuff I need to know in life. Like putting oil in my car, and air in my tires. You are awesome.

So I'll spread these wings and try to fly
And if I fail at least you know I tried
I hope that I make you proud
Even if I fall.