Happy Belated (like REALLY belated) Birthday, Tenae

Tenae is someone who is very dear to my heart. I not only consider her my sister, I consider her one of my best friends. Her wisdom has helped me throughout my life so many times. She was one I would run to with all of my High School boyfriend drama. She is 2 years older than me and was SO MATURE and knew EVERYTHING there was to know about silly boys. She would let me take her car anytime I wanted and had the craziest, most fun stories about all of her teenage/adult (she was like 18 or 19 at the time) adventures. Like getting a misdemeanor for making a dry ice bomb and setting it off in one of her friends lawns. She was (and still is) always up for anything fun, adventurous, and wild to do.

Then after I had Lexie I would call her for baby advise. She had 3 kids before I had Lexie and once again knew all there was to know about having babies. I remember calling her desperate to know how much longer I was going to have to suffer through another breast feeding session before I simply gave up forever. "Give it one more week," she said. I did. And it was true. No more pain! I swear I stuck to the breast feeding because of her. I would've given up for sure if it hadn't been for her great advise.

And now that Lexie is a "tween", I am constantly asking questions on how to handle that. I am continuously asking questions like, "When should I have 'the talk' with her? What should I say? How do you handle raging emotion? Etc., etc." I am so glad she had 3 kids before I had Lexie. She was a PRO-mom by then!! She is such a great mother and I find myself stricken with awe at times when I see all that she can juggle at once. Truly amazing.

She is one of the hardest workers I have ever known and is one who puts her whole heart and soul into everything she does. She is extremely organized and a fantastic planner. She is the true definition of beauty. On the inside and out. I love the time we spend together. Hanging out at the salon, chilling at family gatherings, or eating din din when she is M.O.D at work (that's probably my most favorite!!! Just Tenae and Kristi time!!!). I have so many wonderful memories with her. I am so glad she is in my life. Thank you for all you do for me, Tenae. I hope you had the most fabulous birthday ever. You're the bestest sister EVER!!! Love you!