Eric Hurst

All other sinks pay heed. (Taken with Instagram at Lattè Land)

Things I Want My Daughter To Know: Siblings

You’re going to have one.

Sibling is a fancy word for brother or sister. You and me share a distinct standing as first-born siblings. This means, by birthright, that we are awesome.

Birthright is a fancy word for getting something just for being born. Like being good looking.

As one oldest sibling to a future oldest sibling, let me offer this direction.

Be slow to speak. You’re sibling will likely take the blame.

You will gain great parental diplomacy. This should not be free to siblings.

Always call shotgun first.

When failing to call shotgun first, play the seniority card.

Your clothes will become their clothes. Choose wisely.

Imaginary lines are you friend.

The element of surprise is both priceless and hilarious.

You’re going to be a great big sister. I know it.

Things I Want My Daughter To Know: Sadness

It’s part of you.

In human terms, I would define emotion thusly:

The ability to feel something that is intangible.

Perhaps too simple a definition, but I think it fits. Emotions are a gift, and should not be taken for granted. Sadness is an emotion, and therefore, is a gift.

What I want you to know is that it’s alright to be sad, but don’t stay sad because that is no fun.

I think the best way to get past sadness is to talk it out; even if it’s on paper. This will help you identify what is making you sad.

No matter how hard your Mom or me try to shield you from it, you will get sad. At times it will be silly. Other times it will be profound. Embrace it. Without sadness, we would never know joy.