Carmie

I had started blogging about members of my family and why they are particularily special to me, and so I shall continue on with my older sister Carmen, since it is her birthday today.

Ahh the older sister. The one you always tried to copy when you are younger.

Some of my favourite memories growing up with Carmen was wrapping Shelley up like a mummy, playing with Carmen, and learning things from my big sister.

Learning things like, if you are in the bathtub, and you dont want to waste time to go to the toilet, just poop in the tub, line up your turds along the edge of the tub and then flush them down the toilet later. Thanks Carmen!

Now Carmen on the outside is a little more reserved and not quite as out going. But, there is a very fun side to Carmen that isn't often seen. I have had the joy of spending many times with her where she is completely at ease. She is goofy, she is silly, she lets her "inside voice" come out, she is relaxed and she is a little crazy. Those are honestly my favourite moments, and I think its because she lets herself be herself. I'm not saying she isn't herself other times, but when she has her guard down completely, she is different than how most people have to opportunity to see her. It doesn't hurt if we have had a drink or two as well. :)

I am priveledged to have those fun special moments with her.