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A Few Childhood Memories

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Hey hey!  Before I delve into some childhood memories, I want to warn you all about something.  Over the next few weeks, my blog may be less food centered and a little more random.  If you’ve been reading my posts, you know that my current home is a hotel, and although I do have a kitchen, it’s hard to cook fun things on a daily basis.  Also, work may be getting a little crazy over the next few weeks, which means less time for elaborate meals (not that my meals are really that elaborate anyways). 🙂  With the way things are going, my posts may revolve around dealing with change and stress more than anything else.  LOL!  Oh and one more thing, my computer is being a little slow right now, so this post may end up picture less.  Sorry! 

Childhood Memories

Most of my favorite memories occurred after my sister was born.  I always wanted a sibling, so even though having to share everything with someone new was hard, I wouldn’t change a thing from my childhood.

I grew up an only child for almost seven years, so by the time my sister was born, I was very “mature.”  It’s funny though, my mom tells me that growing up I always acted older than my age.  For example, when I was about six, my grandparents came from India to live with us.  This was right before my sister was born.  My grandfather and I would watch TV together every night, and at 9:00 pm, I would get up and turn off the TV and declare that it was my bedtime.  Mind you, my parents had never stated that 9:00 was my bedtime – I took the initiative and decided that for myself.  See, I’ve always been 70 at heart! 🙂  My mom says that with me they never had to worry about a thing – bedtime, homework, grades, etc.  My sister, on the other hand, was always a handful (love you, Aek)!

I think the memory that my sister and I always reflect on when we get together occurred when she was about 5 and I was 11 or 12.  We shared a room at this point, and as we were falling asleep one night, she started telling me about how she kissed two boys (on the cheek) at school.  Me being the crazy older sister that I was got up and went crazy.  I started crying and asked her how she could do this.  This in turn made her cry. I ran downstairs into my parents room and woke them up.  I told them about the “shameful” thing Aekta did.  My mom got very upset with me for waking them up and told me to go back to sleep and take my sister with me.  THEY DIDN’T THINK IT WAS A BIG DEAL!  At least not at midnight.  LOL!  I was still appalled with my sister and didn’t talk to her at all until the next day.  I guess you could say I overreacted.  Oops!

Here’s where the brat of an older sister in me comes out!  Whenever my sister would “act up” or not do what I wanted her to (ie, get me a snack, give me the remote, etc.), I would break out with the “Hairy Scary Monster” trick.  If you watched Full House growing up, you know what I’m talking about!  Basically, if my sister didn’t do what I wanted I would say, “Ok, I don’t want to do this to you, but you give me no choice…Hairy…Scary…Monster.”  She would then scream, but being the stubborn person she is, she still wouldn’t do what I wanted.  So then I would say it again.  Again there were more screams but usually some action on her part.  If not, I had to extend out the third one because if you said it three times, “the Hairy Scary Monster” would “show up.”  I was pretty good at getting Aek to do the things I wanted her to, but after a few times, she figured out that there was no monster, and I had to resort to the “I’m older” line.  It still works to this day!

There are so many more stories I could share, but I’ll save them for another time!  What’s your favorite childhood memory?  Did you and your siblings stir up trouble growing up!?

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  1. Alexa @ SimpleEats says

    March 11, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    Aw you and your sister are so cute! You’re so lucky to have such a great bond with one another! I have an older brother, and he may or may not have tried to lock me in my dog’s kennel! Horrible, I know.

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    • Parita says

      March 13, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks, Alexa! Your dog’s kennel? Aww…that’s mean!

      Reply
  2. Priyanka says

    March 12, 2011 at 1:38 am

    My brother and I are six years apart. I was a model child and my brother quite the opposite, a true troublemaker. As nasty as this may sound, I would lock my brother in the dark bathroom when he disobeyed me. Don’t get me wrong, I love him to death and I’m overly protective of him. But sometimes I loved troubling him a bit.

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    • Parita says

      March 13, 2011 at 7:23 pm

      HAHAHA! I love it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Alex @ Healing Beauty says

    March 12, 2011 at 10:18 am

    That’s such a cute picture of you and your sister! My sister and I are two years apart (I’m older) and I remember when I was in kindergarten police officers came to our school to talk to us about safety. They gave out these cool police badge stickers and one morning before school I was looking for mine but couldn’t find it. Turns out my little sister took the sticker and put it on the bottom of our barbie car. I was so upset but my parents did not think it was a problem. I’ll never forget that haha.

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    • Parita says

      March 13, 2011 at 7:25 pm

      Aww! We still get lectured for using/taking each other’s stuff without asking. And it’s funny because I do it more now than she does.

      Reply
  4. Kristina says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:13 am

    i’m the oldest of 5 so we def stirred up some stuff:) believe it or not i’m closest with the youngest-we have the same personality!

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    • Parita says

      March 13, 2011 at 7:26 pm

      Your house growing up must have been so fun!

      Reply
  5. Amy @ Second City Randomness says

    March 12, 2011 at 9:16 pm

    My brother and I were always getting into something or another… mostly because he was my little brother and I could make him do anything. 🙂

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    • Parita says

      March 13, 2011 at 7:26 pm

      I can relate!

      Reply
  6. Ameena says

    March 12, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    I love how close you and your sister are! I wish that my sister and I had that type of relationship but unfortunately we are quite the opposite.

    What a cute story and a cute photo. You guys look SO similar! And both of you are gorgeous.

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    • Parita says

      March 13, 2011 at 7:27 pm

      Thanks, Ameena! I do feel lucky to have the relationship with her that I do. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Ashley @ 365 things says

    March 13, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    My fave memory was when my dad surprised me with a puppy when I was 5 or 6. 🙂

    Both you and your sister are so pretty! Glad you guys have a great relationship.

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    • Parita says

      March 13, 2011 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks!!! One of my favorites is when my dad surprised me with a Joey (NKOTB) pin for Christmas. Best.Christmas.EVER!

      Reply
  8. Aekta says

    March 14, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    You are too funny, Par. Love you and can’t wait to see you so soon!! 😀

    Reply
    • Parita says

      March 14, 2011 at 8:38 pm

      Love you too…so excited to see you soon!

      Reply
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