Katiedid

I was eleven years old, waiting by the door

When Mom and Dad finally brought you inside

I didn't know what I was looking for

Until I saw the wonder in your eyes

My baby sister, so tiny and new

I knew from that moment, looking at you

I had a best friend for the rest of my life

A bond that would stand the test of time

'Cause family is everything, the heart of it all

And Katiedid, I'll catch you whenever you fall

You're sweet and you're kind, so brave and so bright

With a reflective humor that lets in the light

Keep shining, my sister, wherever you go

I'm always right here, I just want you to know

I watched you grow up, saw the woman you'd be

So strong and so steady, right in front of me

August fifth, twenty-thirteen, you held your first child

I saw the tears fall when you looked down and smiled

You felt that deep, unconditional love

The very same love that you are made of

A beautiful mother, so tender and true

I'm so incredibly proud of you

'Cause family is everything, the heart of it all

And Katiedid, I'll catch you whenever you fall

You're sweet and you're kind, so brave and so bright

With a reflective humor that lets in the light

Keep shining, my sister, wherever you go

I'm always right here, I just want you to know

Through all of the seasons, the laughs and the tears

You're that same baby sister I've loved all these years

You look at the world with such beautiful grace

And I see the joy written right on your face

So keep shining, Katiedid, don't ever dim

I'm in your corner, through thick and through thin

'Cause family is everything, the heart of it all

And Katiedid, I'll catch you whenever you fall

You're sweet and you're kind, so brave and so bright

With a reflective humor that lets in the light

Keep shining, my sister, wherever you go

I'm always right here, I just want you to know

Yeah, family is everything, I love you so

I'm always right here, I just want you to know