I never knew that two little girls could mean as much to me as the two of you do.
Being an only child is awesome… most of the time. Other times, it's lonely. I longed for a sibling (preferably a sister) for most of my childhood, but it just wasn't in the cards for my family. I used to beg for a sister on a daily basis. I even asked Santa Claus for one when I was younger.
I remember the day that I learned that my mom would be watching a little girl who lived next door. I was 10 and she was the cutest baby I had ever seen. I was ecstatic. The first day she came over, and we didn't even have any real baby toys for her. We sat her on a blanket and gave her a bowl and wooden spoon to play with. She was perfect, and I was extremely happy.
Over the years, I have grown to love that little Morgan and everything she has taught me. And when I was 13, Morgan got the little sister I had always wanted. Haley was, yet again, a perfect little girl, and I have loved watching her grow up. Almost half of my life, including all of my teen years, have been spent with them. I wouldn't have changed a single second of my time spent with them for anything in the world.
These two little princesses have become like the little sister I never got the pleasure of having. I love them like I would a sibling of my own, and they have taught me so many things about life and living it to the fullest. Morgan always reminds me to take time to do what makes me happy. She always makes sure to do what she wants some of the time, and I have actually begun to do so myself. Haley has taught me to make sure I'm always having fun. What is life without a little enjoyment?
Most importantly, I have learned how to be a better role model. With kids around my house all of the time, I have to be more careful with what a say and what I do I'm front of them. It really makes you think about what you are doing when there is a 4 year old watching and copying you.
As I prepare to leave for college in under 3 weeks now, I realize that I will eventually have to say goodbye to these girls and their family that has become my family too. And I don't really know if I'm ready for that. I know I have to move on and further my education, but I will miss my munchkins more than I can put into words or even fathom at this point. I am so grateful for everything they have taught me, every adventure we have been on, every sleepover we have had, and every memory that I will keep in my heart forever.
