Today my baby sister, Mackenzie, turns 6 years old. I seriously cannot even believe that 6 whole years ago today my mom was waking my sister Janine and I up saying that she was in labor. And then, just 3 short hours later Mackenzie Rose was born into this world. Little did I know just how much this little girl would change my life.
Not a lot of siblings remember the growing up of their younger sister or brother. I'm just lucky enough to have a baby sister who's 16 years younger than I am and a baby brother who's 13 years younger than I am. I watched them both grow from babies and the best part? I remember all of it. As they grew up I played babysitter a lot of the time. I spent A LOT of time at home taking care of them. This is why I always call them "my babies". Looking back I can't even fathom that it has been 6 (and 8 for AJ) years since she entered my life and changed it forever. She makes bad days good and always puts a smile on my face. Moving away from her and then her moving away from me is honestly one of the hardest things I've had to do. I felt and still have this huge guilt that I'm not there to take care of her everyday. Because THAT'S how used to it I am. She's like my best little buddy. I can't wait to continue to watch her grow and help her learn and mature.
Mackenzie Rose, I love you so much and I am so incredibly sorry I can't be there with you today on your birthday. But I promise I will make it up to you. Have a wonderful, joyous birthday beautiful little girl. Don't you ever forget how beautiful and amazing you are.
&Now I leave you with a picture overload of my baby sister.
I can't even believe that the once little bald baby was my Macky. Ohhh how time flies.
Aww me and Mac at her christening! Remember how we had to get our nails and toes done and be all perfect for that day? Lol. She had the prettiest dress and looked so so cute! I can't believe how much she has grown!!!
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