My Exception « Sizzle Says

My Exception

July 14, 2009 at 6:09 am | In family | 33 Comments

There is one person in my life who is the exception to every rule I might hold and that person is my sister.

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Today, Dokey turns 34.

She is the first person I’ve watched grow up. From a shy, blanket-yielding, fluff-eating little girl to a strong, wise, loving woman.

She’s my touchstone, my memory, my childhood. Who else can I call that can pull an old inside joke from the depths of our history to make me crumble in a fit of laughter? Who else can look at me and know, without words, my own heart?

She is the first person I want to call when things are breaking apart or falling into place. She helps me put the pieces together.

She tries. This is no small feat. I don’t think enough stock is put into the act of trying. This past year has been one of her hardest and yet, she’s trying. . . Trying to be her best self. Trying to let go of what isn’t working. Trying to forgive and heal and move forward.

She has the best laugh. Ever.

She is an amazing mother. I am floored by her parenting skills and the little boy made of sunshine and giggles and boundless energy she is raising.

She is bursting with creative abundance with an eye for beauty and capturing priceless moments on film. Her uncanny ability to make ordinary things extraordinary always makes me pause in wonderment.

She loves, vast and deep like the ocean.

She is my sister and my best friend. And I couldn’t be luckier.

Happy Birthday, Doke. May this be your best year yet.

I love you.

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Awww! So sweet! Happy Birthday to Dokey!

Comment by Marie — July 14, 2009 #
That was great! I can’t believe how much you guys look alike. :)

Comment by Amity — July 14, 2009 #
Happy Birthday, Dokey!

Comment by andrea — July 14, 2009 #
What a great tribute to her. Yay – happy b’s to Dokey!

Comment by SoMi's Nilsa — July 14, 2009 #
It took me forever to realize that wasn’t YOU in the picture! Wow. Happy birthday to someone who sounds like a great person to have in your corner!

Comment by Jennie — July 14, 2009 #
Aww, how sweet. Happy Birthday, Dokey.

Comment by san — July 14, 2009 #
Hey! It’s my birthday too! Happy Birthday to Dokey.

Wish I had a sister who would write ME such a nice letter. Oh. That’s right. I have two sisters. As I was saying…

Comment by Kate — July 14, 2009 #
This is so sweet. The sister bond is amazing when it works out right. Happy birthday, Dokey.

Comment by Jess — July 14, 2009 #
Ahh…. Happy Birthday to Dokey. Sisters are the best! And that photo is so cute.

Comment by 180|360 — July 14, 2009 #
Happy birthday to your sister! Times like this I tear up a little with envy and wish I had siblings. Hope you guys have something great and fun planned!

Comment by diane — July 14, 2009 #
I really like that picture. Happy Birthday Sizzle’s sis.

Comment by kim — July 14, 2009 #
Happy Birthday to your Lil Sis!! I know *exactly* what you mean because I feel the same about mine…words can’t describe it, can they? :)

Comment by Penelope — July 14, 2009 #
What a beautiful post about your sister. Makes me wanna hang out with her!

Happy Birthday Dokey.

Comment by kristy - wheres my damn answer — July 14, 2009 #
Happy birthday to your sister!

Comment by radioactive tori — July 14, 2009 #
What a great thing to get to see on your birthday-

Happy birthday, Dokey!

Comment by Tim — July 14, 2009 #
Awesome tribute to your sis Sizz.

Makes me want to know her.

Happy birthday Sizzle’s sister!

Comment by Ashleigh — July 14, 2009 #
What a nice post! Happy Birthday Dokey!

Comment by Becky — July 14, 2009 #
What a great tribute! Happy Birthday, Dokey!

Comment by Angella — July 14, 2009 #
happy birthday to your sis!
she’s a dead ringer for you!

Comment by brookem — July 14, 2009 #
Happy Birthday D.

That was such a sweet sentiment, you are such a nice sister.

Comment by G-man — July 14, 2009 #
Awww, what a beautiful dedication! Happy Birthday Dokey!

Comment by Gina — July 14, 2009 #
Huge Happy Birthday Wishes to Sizz’s Sissy.

Comment by Foo — July 14, 2009 #
What a lucky gal I am – thanks for this amazing post sister – I love you tons and tons…

Comment by dokey — July 14, 2009 #
Happy Birthday Sizzle’s Sister.. that’s an amazing pic of you and your son :)

Comment by The P.O.E.T. — July 14, 2009 #
Happy Birthday Dokey!!!
(I adore this picture… I get that they really enjoy their little guy.)

Hope she got a bit spoiled.

Comment by Nat — July 14, 2009 #
AW, yay for sisters! Happy Birthday to her!

Comment by justrun — July 14, 2009 #
Happy birthday to sister! And this is a lovely post – it made me miss my sis.
P. S. I want to steal Finn.

Comment by Long Story Longer — July 14, 2009 #
Happy Birthday to your lovely sissy! This post TOTALLY makes me wish I had a sister, too.

Comment by Rhi — July 14, 2009 #
Happy Birthday! Can I adopt you as a sister too? I need a good influence in my life.

Comment by gorillabuns — July 14, 2009 #
Happy Birthday to your sis! These are the times I wish I had a sister.

Comment by mainlyclearskies — July 15, 2009 #
Sisters are the very best!
Happy Birthday Dokey!!!

Comment by Jen — July 15, 2009 #
Nice one Siz! Dokey deserves it! as do you deserve a great sis like her!

Comment by ostrich — July 16, 2009 #
Love this post. Happy birthday sister of Siz!

Comment by Aimee Greeblemonkey — July 18, 2009 #