Childhood is a promise that is never kept. ~Ken Hill

As my baby sister's high school graduation approaches I have conflicted feelings. On one hand I am so happy that she is graduating from high school with honors and has a wonderful future ahead of her. On the other hand I cant believe that this moment has come so quickly.  I know that my time with my babies is so short, but this really puts things into perspective.
There are 11 years between her and I. You dont think that is such a long time, but for siblings it really is. I mean I have and will experience everything in life 11 years before her. It makes it so very hard to be a sister and to have a close relationship. However I feel that we are very close, but many times I have had to take a step back and remember to keep the role of sister and not mother. That has been very hard at times. I will always cherish time like when I sat with her in the bathroom when she was 3 years old and couldnt go for close to 30 minutes and read her a book, I picked her up from kindergarten in my "cool" convertible, watched Barney and Wishbone countless times, was the first one to paint her toe nails and curl her hair, she knows my deepest darkest secrets and I am pretty sure I know hers, I helped her thru this summers relationship which almost broke her(something I never thought would happen;shes the strong one), and we went together when she got her first tattoo. This really is just the beginning. So many more things are to come......a wedding, babies, college graduation, and many more decisions. I just hope that I am the one she goes to for advice.
Skyla......you will always be my baby sister, no one can take your place. I will be here for you NO matter what. Its hard to believe close to 20 years ago I wished on a star for a baby sister and my wish came true. That wish is you! I love you and cant wait to see you this weekend to see you walk across that stage. Everyone else may see a woman walk across the stage for her diploma, but I will see that little girl who used to follow my every move. I LOVE YOU!