dear lauren,
after the movie we picked out an outfit and i did your hair. i pulled your bangs back and it looks really cute.
i painted your nails light pink to match your shirt.
as i was painting them, i was thinking of things to talk with you about.
then it hit me.
i don't know your favorite color.
i'm your sister, and i don't even know your favorite color.
so i asked you.
you told me you like lime green and light pink, like your nails.
i asked you what your favorite animal was. you asked if you could pick three.
lemurs, cheetahs, and elephants
no, giraffes, you said.
your favorite foods are tamale pie and tater tots.
your favorite ice cream flavor is cookie dough.
your favorite disney princess is belle.
like me.
all these things i should've known but didn't until today.
i asked you what you want to be when you grow up.
a person who works in the baby room at the hospital, you said.
you also said you want to be a good mom
and that's the coolest thing i've ever heard.
i think we're a little closer to becoming best friends.
love, nicole
