I have realized something this past week. With college starting, this year has been different. See, my sister graduated high school this past May and is now entering college as a freshman. Well during this last week of registration and signing up for classes I have been walking my sister through it all and showing her the ropes. Also this week was tryouts for the college volleyball team, which my sister participated in. Tryouts were from 9-12 at night. It was brutal.

Well, yes my sister did make the team. She is quit the little volleyball player. Her first game(s) was this weekend as they had a tournament over in Arizona. They tried out on Monday and Tuesday, had practice on Wednesday, and left on Thursday. Crazy schedule.

When my sister was gone, I really realized how much I missed her. I had never stopped to think about it, but my baby sister is growing up. She has matured and can make it on her own. During registration I kept making sure she was okay and had someone helping her. One day as my sister walked off to go do something, I was with my best friend and I kept watching my sister nervously to make sure she found her way, and my friend said I looked like a mother hen. She said it was time for the baby chick to fly away.

So Erin, I realize I have been protecting and guiding you for quite a while now. But now it is time for you to grow up and make it on your own. It is saddening yet exciting to see you making your own friends and becoming an adult. Good luck. I will be here when you need me but now its time for you to spread your wings and fly away baby chick.