siblings

Siblings are the only enemy you can't live without.

All Because of the Dollhouse
It wouldn’t be a holiday if something didn’t go off the deep end. It’s inherently what coming together has become as you get older. When you put too much rice in a pressure cooker, it’s bound to explode.
By KB3 years ago in Families
The NYE When My Dog Ran Away
In 2007 on New Year's Eve, my dog ran away. I was coming home from an internship at Disney World. I was on a cross-country road trip with a friend to make my way back to Northwest Arkansas. My friend was another college intern. She lived in Kansas City. My parents planned to meet her family/caravan in Missouri, and they would take me the rest of the way to Mountain Home.
By Andrea Lawrence3 years ago in Families
Survive to Thrive
My years at Foxcroft are by far some of my favorite memories. I struggled there at first. It was a huge departure from what I was used to.But then I blossomed there. Foxcroft was a huge turning point in my life .
By Karolyn Denson Landrieux3 years ago in Families
Fields Ablaze
The bonfire blazed as we roasted our hot dogs over the hot flames. Our dogs wagged their tails excitedly as they ran from one Fourth of July reveler to the next, and the fireworks exploded overhead in a myriad of colors. Across the road, on the other side of the barbed wire fence, one wayward rocket burst, instantly igniting the dry Texas grass in the pasture beyond.
By Laura Pruett3 years ago in Families
What Happened to the Meat?
It was the Christmas I was 23. We had gathered at my parent's place like we usually did every year. As a person who is somewhat introverted, I am not particularly fond of gatherings. And as we all might have known by now, family gatherings might not be the most relaxing places to be either. There is also usually a lot of work.
By Gal Mux3 years ago in Families
Busting Balls
He had many nicknames, but usually preferred to be addressed as Red Power Ranger. My blonde-haired, blue-eyed, cherub of a brother was born the year I turned thirteen. His name was Gabriel – like the Christmas angel – and he sometimes believed he could fly.
By Holly Pheni3 years ago in Families
When you’re here, but you want to be there
“Come again At 2AM Where earth meets air meets fire The waters here are deep And maybe you will weep But you might want to stay here a while
By Mingling with the Moon 3 years ago in Families
Cyclone Warriors
I wearily climbed into bed at 3am, Christmas Eve. Well technically I guess it’s Christmas morning. Why was I getting to bed so late?
By Colleen Millsteed 3 years ago in Families
Twas the night before Christmas
Mum rant - Driving home after a full day- you would think it would be quiet. Soccer at 8 am with orange slices, bucket hats and odd socks. Hours of cheering and holding drink bottles and multiple toilet runs and nose wipes-followed by last minute shopping all day, happy meals and spilt drinks- no one napped at all. I’m driving home and -
By VJHD3 years ago in Families
Why Do Some Families Repeat Older Generations Mistakes?
Families can be the best thing in your life when you're younger. How you cherish your mom and your dad. You want to spend every day with them. Do adult things if it means being by their side. As we get older we finally come into our own and pull away from being so attached.
By Kerrie G.Diaz3 years ago in Families
Belinda finds a friend
Belinda had wandered too far. The campsite was somewhere behind her and the sunset loomed ahead. She was tired. The toad she was chasing had long disappeared, the noise of her family had faded away. The only human voice she could hear was the echo of her mom reminding her big brother Todd.. "Don't go too far!" Belinda was now learning what mom meant by those words. Her three years old heart was racing. Her toddler mind was frantic. Running, lost, dark, cold, Mommy, where... what?
By Janet McCray3 years ago in Families
Disappeared
I wasn't supposed to be anywhere near that aquarium, the one my sister had disappeared from, yet there I was, standing by the shark exhibit, not sure if I should leave or not. Walking past this place every day to and from school for the past two years, I finally gave up and went in. Mom's most important rule was to not step foot in the aquarium but maybe I thought it would help me feel better if I could remember our last day together yet all I wanted to do was scream into the hot, muggy aquarium air.
By hayley3 years ago in Families