I happen to feel really close to my family. I may not get to see my oldest brother & sister very often, but I feel we have a close-knit family. There’s many reasons why I feel this way but tonight it appeared to me more so than usual.

The past 2 nights when Matt has gotten home, he’s gotten on MSN  & we’ve chatted. It’s so good to talk to him & know that we do agree on things, a lot more now than we did when we were kids. But we do have a lot in common whether he realizes it or anybody else does.. I do & that makes me happy.

Every one of my family members means so much to me. I get something different from every one..

My dad is the big cuddly teady bear, which can sometimes be grouchy & seem kind of mean, but he’s really not.
My mom is the one I can talk to about anything & I know she’ll listen, maybe even judge at times, but hey, sometimes I need it.
My sister & I don’t really talk much.. but when we do e-mail I can always count on smiling or laughing about 1 thing or another. She is so incredibly bright, I don’t know if even she knows it.
My oldest brother, the one I look most alike. I think that’s something in itself.. even though he doesn’t have the best patience in the world, I know that we’re a lot more alike than we think. He also still likes to pick on me like we’re kids again.
My “little older brother” & I have gotten along more & more so these past couple of years. It’s like he’s still older & wants to boss me around, yet wants to continue taking care of me too.
My boyfriend, the one I really believe I will spend forever with. He’s incredible. He listens with an open mind, but also corrects me when he knows I’m in the wrong. He’s somebody who tells the truth & doesn’t mean to be hurtful. My mom is the sameway.

Ahh.. I’m so glad I have such a great family. I wouldn’t change mine for any in the world.