Dear Savvy Auntie,
When my older sister told us she was pregnant, I was over the moon excited for her! As for my younger sister, however, that wasn't the case. She kinda smiled, said, "Congrats," and left the room. Rude, much?
I don't think my older sister cared much (busy, busy - lots of people to tell), but I for one, was disgusted. I kept expressing my excitements and ambitious ideas for the rest of the day, but then my younger sister told me to shut up because "it's not that big of a deal". YES, ACTUALLY, IT IS! A new member? The first grandchild? I couldn't believe how she was acting!
The next day was an ENTIRE DIFFERENT STORY. I came home from school and was overwhelmed by my now super-bubbly little sister. "Oh, have you told everyone yet? I told the ENTIRE school, and my boyfriend..." on and on about how big of an event this was. "I will be the 'World's Best Auntie'." she proclaimed proudly.
Now, I was glad she changed that attitude, but WHAT? When did this happen? Last night, you didn't care at all! Now you're clamoring to be the best? I'm so confused! Mommy-to-be's husband has three sisters. So far, none of them has been weird about being the best, and they all seem supportive. Why is my sister flip-floppity?
Anonymous