Teenagers These Days

Hello blog world! Happy Friday! I am not sure about you all but I am thrilled it is finally the weekend! I thought I would take a different approach to my electronic journal for today's post. Who out there has younger siblings? If so, you will probably be able to relate to this post. Since I have moved away from Zachary things have changed a bit with our family structure, which I think is natural and comes with time. I lived at home with attending LSU, therefore my family was accustom to seeing me each evening and on the weekends. Although I did not move out for college, the time came for me to spread my wings and move once Tony and I got married. Now, having limited communication is a bit different and awkward, especially for my little sister, Mary Kathryn. She is 13 and can be considered as a diva of sorts. I should note, she is no longer a pre-teen, but a full fledged teenager (You must know the terminology of teens! They hate for you to get it wrong!). Mary Kathryn and I are separated by 8.5 years, which has been difficult at times. However, now that she has hit the teen years our relationship is changing a bit and I think it will continue to do so. Recently, I tried to call her for two straight weeks with no reply. But, I could send her a text as soon as I hung up and she would immediately reply (shocker). This past week Tony mentioned FaceTime, so I attempted and it has worked well the past few days. Mary Kathryn likes to think that she does not have time to talk, but I have noticed that if I FaceTime with her it is a little bit easier for her to communicate. Funny the way our world is so dependent upon technology now, huh?

If you have a teenager in your family you are aware that their minds revolve around very few things. Also, you know that everything is extremely crucial, regardless of the situation. This point in their lives is touchy, awkward, exciting, and fun all at once. Specifically, Mary Kathryn has never been too keen on talking and is currently not too boy crazy. She is into texting, instagram, jewelry, hair, clothes, and make-up- Basically all the things that teenage girls should be experiencing right now. For me, it was awesome to live at home and be there for her all the time. However, things are a different now. On any given day I may get random texts about homework, fashion designers, technology, music, or even what to do about cliques and girls spreading rumors. Since last fall I have watched Mary Kathryn attempt to overcome some of the most difficult struggles that a person can face in this life. She is the type of person that will go to all lengths to prove that she is capable of accomplishing a goal-- only if it is set within her time frame. Mary Kathryn is funny, beautiful, creative, and intelligent, but at times she can be headstrong, moody, and very dominate. She comes across as shy at first, but is truly energetic when giving the freedom to explore and just be herself. She loves artistic crafts, learning by watching YouTube, funky nail polish, dance, gymnastics, Paris, and our chihuahua babies, Mason and Bella.
 
It has only been a few months since I was with my sister day in and day out, but I miss her tremendously! It has been such joy to watch her grow within these last few months into a little lady and I can only hope and pray for what is next to come. I am very proud to call Mary Kathryn my little St.Patrick sister!

I love you, MK! Until next time, happy blogging!

"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life."

-Isadora James