that sister of mine, she's a good mom

When I'm a mom, I hope I'm like my sister Bryttin.  

Bryttin is a lovely cook.  She always experiments with new recipes, adds her own special touches, and never fails to produce something simple and delicious.  I aspire to be as good a cook as she (though I am drearily far behind in that department...).  

Bryttin is amazingly organized.  Her basement has shelves with labeled boxes for my niece's toys.  Her kitchen is small, but she makes it work with a place for everything and everything in its place.  Her refrigerator is impeccably easy to navigate.  When I moved home, I had her come help me to organize and get rid of junk. She is the master of organization without being obsessive about it.

Bryttin is an active mother.  I think sometimes young mothers tend to use their children as an excuse.  Not Brytt-- she is always getting Lyv ready and taking her on interactive outings.  She is constantly out and about seeing and experiencing new things with her little girl; or, sometimes she finds fun things to do while at home.  I see some of that curiosity (and even a little mischief) in Lyvie sometimes and I love it.  

Bryttin is frugal.  I am amazed at the money she saves and the sensible way she shops.  I mean seriously--she's phenomenal.  Check out her new blog!  

Bryttin is always bringing our family together for dinners, parties, or even afternoons out running errands.  I love it when she brings Lyv down and we get to laugh at all the new things she is learning.  I love having "sisters night" and watching the world's stupidest movies.  I love watching the 24th of July fireworks on their back deck.

Here's to Bryttin--the greatest sister/mom/friend/wonder woman in the universe!  I hope you know how much I love you and look up to you.