Sisters Are Forever

As most of you know, I have a "little" sister Kelsi. Actually she is taller than me, younger in years and smaller around the waist. As you can see, we look nothing alike, however sound exactly the same. We have had our sibling moments, even as adults. Over the past couple years we have grown a lot closer and have come to appreciate each others differences as well as similarities. We are finding we are more similar than anything.

We are both blessed with step-siblings on both sides. I am also blessed with in-law siblings.

It is Kelsi who I shared a room with, fought with, practiced all star wrestling moves with, walked to school with, played with, and got my first speeding ticket with.

Kelsi has two beautiful children. My nephew Jordan, I still call him Jordy sometimes, and he will tell you only his Aunt Heidi is allowed to call him that:) He is one of the most talented, loving, caring, biggest hearted teenagers I have met. Did I mention he is hilarious as well? He is also an awesome guitarist. It is my hopes to video him soon and post it on here. I am not bias when I say he is awesome. He really is. Joel and Will idolize him. As a teenager, if Joel and Will turn out to be half the kid Jordan is, we will be the proudest parents ever.

My niece Jenna, I call her Jenna Kay is a very independent thinker, and one who will not mince her words, when she has something to say. One of many reasons I love her so much. She is truly a "girly girl" yet if I had to place a bet on the outcome of a situation between Jenna or the school bully, I would double the amount and Jenna Kay would come out ahead of that one. Jenna is a caring, sweet little girl who loves to spend time with Natalie, Joel and Will. Natalie idolizes Jenna Kay (and Kelsi of course).

Kelsi sent me an email this morning that I found priceless and had to share. Her email read: "Jenna was in trouble yesterday at school. She went to the bathroom and locked the door and then climbed under the door and went back to class. This is the letter I received last night from Jenna:"

I laughed so hard when I read this. Of course, Jenna felt terrible about it. I am sure she did it because she could. Not to be mischievous.

I can hear Mike laughing at this, can’t you? It is times like this that I really miss him. He would love this story. This story would be printed off right now as well as forwarded to everyone in SW Wisconsin. For those who did not have email, he would have a copy on hand to share with whoever he ran into. I have to know in my heart, he is laughing with us now.

Thanks Kels for being my sis! I love you a ton!

PS-Yes! She is single, however since Mike is no longer with us to get the "low down" and I am not nearby to keep tabs on the situation, anyone interested in dating her needs to go through me. That's right! Anyone who thinks Gulli was protective, they have not had the wrath of her sis. There will be an extensive interview process before a date even takes place. Employment references, as well as personal references are required. Please send your personal resume including a letter outlining why you are interested in dating Kelsi to me at hheuring@new.rr.com.

Great Start

First off, let me say it feels good to be back. I took a break from the blog and many other things for awhile. I had a great thing happen to me this morning that reminded me that I need to get back to my writing.

Paul is teaching in Brookfield this week, and he is commuting. He was up very early this morning to get ready and out the door. I was trying very hard to sleep in, since Rudy has not been feeling well, he woke me up at 4:30 to go outside this morning. Not to mention Paul was up late helping Joel with his religion homework and I was finishing the rosaries for his class that they had started.

As usual, Natalie woke up when she heard the alarm, so she was standing near the bed and I told her to go back to sleep. The next thing I recall is Paul, asking me if I was listening to Will and Natalie talking. He said, they were having a great little conversation about marriage. Will was trying to explain to her that she cannot marry him. We tried explaining this to her the other night, she just could not understand why. She finally said, "That is OK, I will marry Aunt Kelsi then."

I dozed off again and the next thing I hear is Will's voice next to my bed. "Mom, we have a something for you! It is called.....BREAKFAST IN BED!!" Natalie was right beside him and they had brought me two pieces of toast (dry) on a birthday plate (my birthday is in July), which was placed on a huge tray that took the both of them to carry up the steps. To think that this was the same little boy who told his little sister to take a long walk off a short dock just last week. These two little cherubs who fight all the time, got along and worked together to make me breakfast in bed. All three of us were so happy. It was such a great start to our morning.

Soon I was up and Joel woke up as well. Natalie and Will went running into Joel's room saying, "We just made mom breakfast in bed!" I thought to myself, "Oh no, Joel is going to be so upset that he did not get to help." His response, "Hey! Where's mine?" I guess my little Joel is growing up too.