Shit, man. Robyn Problems #001
Boyz II Men - I’ll Make Love To You
I’ve been singing and humming this the whole day and my mom gave me weird looks and asked me who I was thinking of when I was singing this..
It’s been eight years already? You’ve grown so much. I remember how I was the only child; watching our cousins and their siblings play tag and hide-and-go-seek and I’ve always wondered what it would be like to have a baby brother or sister. I remember my seven-year-old self going to Mama and Daddy asking them why I don’t have a brother or sister like so-and-so. And then you came along; I used to always put my ear to Mama’s belly and listen for you.
As I write this, tears well up in my eyes while I reminisce about eight years ago. I know we don’t always get along and I know we’re so different from one another but I just want you to know that I love you and I always will. You were the first baby I’ve ever carried; the first kid i’ve ever put a diaper on.
Then you grew even more and you had this hairstyle that made you look like a baby boy and you had these baby sandles that would make a squeak whenever you walked so Mama and Daddy and I would listen if we ever lost you in a store or something.
I remember your first day of school and you were so excited and jumpy about everything. Now, at an early age, you tell me your dreams of becoming a singer or actor or model when you get older.
I smile at your aspirations and how tall you are for a second-grader.
You’re such a pretty girl and earlier today, I told you that when you have your first boyfriend; I’m going to beat him up and if he still wants to be with you, you can keep him and then you laughed and you agreed. It made me smile to know that you agreed to my terms.
Harly, I know God will always keep you safe. You are so weird and I love you for that because we can be weird together. Stay in school and you better not do drugs. I’ll be there for anything you might need; and I’ll keep that promise when we’re older. Happy Birthday, little sister, and may God bless you with many, many more ♥
Love, Robyn
