Happy Birthday, Kiddo
Posted by Deutlich on August 22nd, 2008 | Filed under: Uncategorized
Ceddie
For twenty-four years you’ve been in my life. When we were younger, I didn’t always care for this. Sometimes, I just wanted to be the center of attention – much like I was before you came around.
We went through our ups and downs for a good while there too. I mean, who chases each other around with kitchen knives?
We did.
That’s for damn sure.
In hindsight, the antics we put each other through would make anybody’s head spin. I almost feel bad for mom and dad.
Almost.
And then somewhere along the way we both realized that we’re the only sibling the other was ever going to have. We grew up and grew closer.
There were no more stupid fights, no curse-out sessions, no arguing over dumb shit that didn’t matter.
I remember when things were difficult for you in school. When your teachers were such assholes that they decided to tell you that you would never amount to anything.
To this day it boils a bubble of anger in me that won’t subside.
Moreover, I ALWAYS knew they were wrong. Even in the days when you and I did not get along. You could build computers and potato guns from scratch. Sure, the latter was meant for debauchery – but how many people know how to build one of those suckers?
I’m sure you and your friends also really appreciate that I took you to the Home Depot to buy the supplies.
Oh, the joy of being an older sister.
This especially came in handy once I turned 21.
::hint hint::
What I’m really just trying to get at is that I love you more than words can say.
You continue to amaze me with how mature you are, your level-head and your ever growing strengths. I am so proud to call you my brother that I can’t shut up about you.
I miss you, Cedric.
I love you and I wish you a very Happy Birthday.
-Your Big Sis
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:41 am
I hope he has a wonderful birthday!
I only have one brother and we have definitely gotten closer as we’ve gotten older. I’m glad we’re past the kitchen knife stage as well
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:43 am
Aw. Happy Birthday!
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 am
Happy Birthday to your bro!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:15 am
Awww, it’s my little brother’s birthday today as well! He’s 23 now.
Hapy birthday to our brothers!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:50 am
This, among many other things, makes me wish I had a sibling.
Embrace it! You’ve shared something that no one else will ever understand — *your* childhood experience.
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:59 am
Happy birthday Cedric!!! Little brothers are the best! I miss mine…
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Happy Birthday, Little Bro! Awwww….
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
What’s the hinting about?
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:47 pm
wow, you guys look like you could be brother and sister.
hee hee
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:21 pm
aw *tear* happy birthday!
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Screw the potato gun – he can build helicopters???
Happy Bday
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:40 pm
what a sweet post.
happy birthday to the bro
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Happy Birthday Cedric!
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Happy B-day Ced.
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:14 pm
awwwwww! i got a little choked up reading that. you’re brother is awesome. i remember when he blew your tire off with a fire cracker….yeah….
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:15 pm
oh yeah and HAPPY BIRTHDAY CEDRIC (i IM-ed him earlier today
)
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Aw, what a sweet post! Happy Birthday to Cedric!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Really makes me wonder if my older brother blogged, what he would say about me. Maybe I’ll ask him. Oh! an interview!
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm
It’s my big brother’s birthday
) you put me to shame though – yours gets a whole post and mine got a card with a picture of a slug drinking a margarita on it.
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
This pretty much sums up my feelings for my siblings too!
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:22 am
I love this, so well said. Your brother is lucky to have you.
Also? Your brother and I share a birthday!
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 am
Oh the joys of being an older sister, indeed. I don’t think my childhood (ok, my life) would have been complete without my younger bro.
Happy bday Cedric!
August 23rd, 2008 at 9:50 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Little bro
August 25th, 2008 at 3:30 am
Awwww……happy belated birthday
)
Makes me want to have a brother (just leave out the part with the knifes
August 25th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Had a similar knife incident with my sister. I’m embarrassed to say that it was when I was already 19. We didn’t fight much, but when we fought it was a blow out! (Still is I guess)
August 26th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
that’s so sweet. my eyes are all welled up thinking about my lil’ bro. what a great post.