Don't Grow Up Too Fast

So, when I got home tonight after a wonderful date night with my husband, I sat down on the couch to get ready to watch the latest Grey's Anatomy (since I missed it Thursday).  Before we put it on, however, we had put the channel on The Country Network just for some background noise.  A song came on that I hadn't heard before, so I started listening to it.  It's called "Don't Grow Up Too Fast" by Daisy Mallory. I have linked to the music video above, and here are the words:

If I had a little sister, and I could talk her,
I’d tell her everything I know and everything I’ve learned.
What I’ve found out the hard way,
That might save her some tears,
So I’d share with her the wisdom upon my sixteen years.
If I had a little sister that’s what I’d do. 

I’d say go easy on the makeup,
And easy on yourself
Yeah, don’t believe the grape vines,
Got nothing good to sell
Fast forward past the drama, smile and walk on through
And you’ll always measure up, if you compare yourself to you.

Chorus:
If I had a little sister that’s what I’d do
Love with all that you have,
Cause all that you have is right here, right now.
And dream as big as the sky, then bring it to life,
Cause the one thing I’ve found
Is time is all you can’t take back,
Don’t grow up too fast

Well this next part is my favorite,
Cause it’s about the boys.
Yeah, half of what they say is really just a bunch of noise

You got your whole life waiting,
So don’t get all caught up in talking about forever,
It will happen soon enough

Chorus:
If I had a little sister that’s what I’d do
Love with all that you have,
Cause all that you have is right here, right now.
And dream as big as the sky, then bring it to life,
Cause the one thing I’ve found
Is time is all you can’t take back,
Don’t grow up too fast

Don’t eat spaghetti on your first date,
Keep all your secrets in a safe place
And don’t forget you’re special
In your own way

Chorus:
Love with all that you have,
Cause all that you have is right here, right now.
And dream as big as the sky, then bring it to life,
Cause the one thing I’ve found
Is time is all you can't take back,
Don’t grow up too fast

I really like this song.  I know that while I was growing up, I didn't really have an "older sister" type role model to give me this kind of advice, and I wonder if I would have made different choices if I had.  But that's the past, and no one can change it, so I would like to take a few of my blogs and dedicate them to sharing this kind of sisterly advice with the girls out there who may or may not have an "older sister" type role model to talk to.  I realize that I am not going to have all the answers, and my experiences will differ from others' experiences, but what I'm hoping to accomplish in doing this is to help just one girl make a better choice because of my mistakes. If I happen to help more, then so be it, but it would be worth it if I helped just one.

So, for tonight, I leave you with this:
Take time to be a kid - no matter how old you are.