Happy Birthday, Little Sister!

Today is this person's birthday... Who is she? Well, if you've been reading this blog on a regular basis you would know who she is but just in case you are new, I'll fill you in on the details.  This is my little sister, Dawn.  She is the Kirk to my Spock, the Watson to my Sherlock, and the Louise to my Thelma.  She is literally the best person I have ever known, and I am quite confident that she is the best person who has ever existed.

There is 11 months between us in age, so for the next 18 days - she and I are the same age.  Of course, when we were younger - I didn't heard the end of it.  Now that we are older... It doesn't necessarily matter.  What does matter is Dawn makes me laugh harder, try harder, and sing louder, so I refuse to go anywhere without her.  Her laugh is infectious; her smile is joyous; and, her adventurous spirit is life affirming.  She always smashes through other people's assumptions and expectations of her, and she never lets anyone get away without trying.

When we were toddlers, I thought she was my doll.  When we were kids, I thought she was a nuisance (because she tagged along EVERYWHERE I went), but when we became older teenagers and beyond, she became my first mate, co-pilot, and partner-in-crime. 

Today is her birthday... Today is the best day of the year because without today, I wouldn't have my Monkey.