At the time, Sam and I didn't know if she was a boy or a girl and we had been arguing over this for the past few months. The outcome was crucial: if she was a boy, I would be doomed as not only the middle child but also as the only girl for the REST OF MY LIFE.
DOOMED, I tell you.
But if she was a girl, everything would be perfectly right with the world because I would have someone to dress up and boss around. Besides, it would be my first victory in sibling rivalry. Ever.
Needless to say, victory was mine.
That was 28 years ago today. And none of our lives have ever been the same.
Happy birthday to my beautiful, brilliant, funky, caring, kind and fabulous sister! You are still fun to dress up and I promise I am working on the bossing. Really, I am.
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And I am still so glad I won.
Thanks, Seester. I love you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday my beautiful Clairedoodle!
ReplyDeleteRach (other seester)
Happy, Happy Birthday Sarah's Seester!!!! You make her so happy that it makes me extra glad you were born.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winner! We're all glad you won otherwise we wouldn't have Claire. Sweet victory!
ReplyDeleteMel
Well, Sarah, it looks like you've talked me into having a fourth child. I was fine with three until I realized that that would make Katie the middle child and the only girl, and after reading your blog, obviously I can't do that to her in good conscience. Thanks for clearing that decision up for me :)
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Birthday to Claire!
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