A Sweet Sister Story

I am so lucky in that my Mom, sister and most of my family are extremely supportive and don't even seem capable of assvice. Keep that in mind as I relay an interchange between my Mom and Sister.

My Mom called to talk to me about Christmas shopping and the like. She started telling me about what my Sister liked and for whom she bought presents. One of the things my Sister wanted to buy was a pretty little infant dress.

Mom: Are you planning on having another one already?

Sis: No, (wistful sigh) I want to buy it for Barb.

Mom: But honey, you know they're having problems. And besides, how do you know she'd have a girl?

Sis: Oh. She'd have a girl. And it would look so beautiful in this little dress! The colors are just perfect for the lovely dark skin their baby will have. I just want to buy it for her because I can't wait. And it's so beautiful that I want it for my sister's baby.

That's relayed as best I can recall. Mom did manage to talk her out of buying the dress. Isn't that the most bittersweet, heartbreaking thing? My Sister is younger than I am, so I'm accustomed to being the one to worry about her, and be wistful over her. It made me realize how much this affects not just me, but everyone around me. I wish I could give my nephew a cousin. I hope I can someday.