Sister-hood

Pre-pubescent children are always kind of awkward. They look awkward, they dress awkward, they act awkward, they think awkwardly. And in a world where they seem to be growing up much earlier than ever, it is humbling to see a child that still hold an innocent and naive mindset.

She was 12 years old, and she was on the train with her older sister. On their way out to the annual Melbourne show, it was the girl's first time going to the Show and she was very excited. She must have been at that awkward period of growing up, she was wearing pants that were too tight in some areas, too loose in others, and her jumper was too big.

"I'm sooo exciiited", blurted out the girl.

"That's good!", replied the older sister excitedly. "You will have sooo much fun there".

"Really?! Thank you for taking me big sis", she said looking up at her sister with a big smile.

"Yep. I remember going there when I was your age. I would go on ALL the rides I could, and pat ALL the animals, and I would eat and eat and eat until I felt sick".

"I'm so excited to go!", she said and then paused for a good few minutes.

"I love you so much Tayla", she said blatantly, looking up at her big sister with a smile again.

"Thank you very much" she replied with a smile. "I love you too".

"No, but I REALLY love you. And I love hanging out with you and I love talking to you", she said very matter of factly. "You are my best sister".

"Aw, that is very sweet Brianna. I love to spend time with you as well".

The younger sister, Brianna, began snuggling up to her sister and leaning her head on her shoulder with a big smile.

Other girls of roughly the same age, stared her down and whispered about her. They were on their way to the Show as well and believed they were much cooler since they had no guardians, at least not in sight anyway.

Children.

Strange beings.

They almost all have a significant level of innocence and naivety, however some seem to embrace it more than others, whilst some seem to reject it.

"Taylor? When we get home, can I sleep on your lap while we watch Up? I love falling asleep on your lap".

"Of course Brianna. I love you when we do that too".

"Are we going to have a fun day today?"

"Definitely!