A great big sister will take you by the hand (or hoist you up onto her hip if the the terrain is too rough for your tender little feet) and lead you into the forest. There she will show you all sorts of enchanting everyday miracles. She will point out the hidden spots where fairies dance when no one is looking, and she will show you a humble, unassuming hole at the base of a tree which just might be the entrance to the underground lair of a tiny (and very kind) dragon. She will encourage you to stomp your feet in the crispy, crinkling leaves. Then she will help you find a stick that is the perfect size for grasping in your toddler-sized hand and casting magic spells on the fat black squirrels that scurry through the trees overhead. That big sister will watch as you take each moment in through your wide-open eyes. She will take pleasure in your glee and astonishment, and she will stay with you and show you "more, more, more" until Mom calls and says it is time to come in...
Because that is simply what a great big sister does. Lucky little you.
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As a big sister, this reminded me of lots of times spent with my little brother. Awesome times. Really awesome. Thanks for reminding me. :-)
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