For the love of a sister

I'll admit it, I'm a little needy at times.

I'm a sucker for a nice compliment.

I do know my own worth, but I will

acknowledge that I at times thrive

off the validation of my worth from

those whom I love.

Why?

Heck, I don't know... And I'm sure there

is some one out there who would be good at

analyzing my psyche. However, Now isn't the time.

I just wanna tell my story. (feel free to contact me later*wink*)

So, my 22 yr old sister sends me a text:

2:53 pm

"Hey do you know how to make zucchini bread?"

MY reply

"I have a recipe for it at home, but I don't know it right off. I can send it to you"

Her reply 3:02 pm

"Can you just make it for me:-)"

MY reply

"lol, maybe"

Her reply

"Come on you know you want to! Flex those Black Martha Stewart skills"

INTERJECTION, inside info- I heart Martha Stewart, she is so creatively awesome. I secretly want to be her.

My reply (trying to play it tough & cool)

"Maybe. Don't try to hype me up...hehehe"

The result?

You know it. I was in the store gathering the ingredients.

I had been caught in the web! And I knew it. I was gettin' played.

But for the love of a sister, I was going along for the ride and I liked it.

As I began preparing, mixing up the ingredients for this lovely loaf,

which I so knowingly was suckered into, I added something extra.

One cup of hugs, a half a cup of kisses and a splash of sisterly hopes and dreams.

This is the result:

Yum-mo!
The follow up text:

3:02 pm

"Are you home today?"

Her reply

"No, @ work"

My reply

"All day?...awww too bad. Guess u wont be able to eat your ZUCCHINI BREAD."

Her reply

"Did you add walnuts?"

My reply

" I did"

Her Reply

"OMG! Your the best"
My reply (trying to be cool and tough)

"yeah yeah, that's what you say to all the sisters. I'm just a sucka for flattery"

All the while, I'm smiling from ear to ear. Because even if only for a moment due to my culinary skills...I enjoyed feeling needed and appreciated.

*Want the recipe for this yummy Zucchini bread? Click below http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/zucchini-bread-recipe/index.html