No Sleep Till Brooklyn.

July 31, 2012

Has it really been two weeks? What's the phrase? Time flies when you're... Yea, it's been an eventful week. Daddy has had some major life changes. They had to be major. We haven't been to Apples house all week. Come to think of it, Tio Ben must of replaced the Apple crew, but Daddy said Tio Ben was leaving today. Does that mean, back to Apple's house? We miss Apple and we're going to miss our Tio Ben, too. We have had the privilege of knowing, Daddy's twin brother for fourteen consecutive days. We've seen him and Daddy hug like the world was ending, and talk like it had just begun. We've seen them handle situations like adults and argue like children. It's safe to say you never really grow up, when your around your siblings. If you're fortunate enough to live in a stable household and reap the benefits of growing up with a brother or sister, you know. Growing up with a live in best friend can not be replaced by any part-time residence. Sad to say, there's a lot of adults who are subjected to this reality. For those who weren't, rejoining, rejoicing, or even arguing, can transport you to the days of yesteryear. When bruises were expected, a few stitches said "you were cool", a broken arm meant nothing, and the worst thing that can happen is the emergency room. All, in the privacy of your own home. You couldn't imagine life without each other and you didn't.

 Daddy and Tio were like two long lost friends. They talked, they laughed. They even shed some tears when they spoke of Granma. "WE love you granma!!" Half way through the visit, there was some aggression exchanged, but they hugged afterward. They hug a lot. Will we hug a lot? Will we argue that way? Daddy says, knowing full heartedly we do "Imagine when you girls grow up. That's when you know your truly family, when you can hug after any quarrel. When you would love for them to leave and hate to see them go. When, no matter how much hatred or distrust you have for a family member, it all seems to disappear when they're in trouble.". Is that the same as when, Daddy always tells us the reason we fight is because we love each other?

 So, Tio left and Daddy's all alone again. Tio didn't want to go, he said he'll be back soon. We love him so much, not because we finally had our ears pierced, because of him. Even though, that was a memory not easily forgotten. Thank you Tio Ben, but why do you have to go? Daddy said, Tio Ben has to go back to Brooklyn, he has responsibilities to take care of, he has his own life over there. It was nice to see him though. Alyssia was very attached to Tio Ben. She loves her family and so do I. We love you Tio Ben!! We had a great time!! We will remember you forever. The memories we  have of you will be cherished always. We miss you already, Tio Ben. We hope to see you again!!