Homesick

I thought that being homesick was something that only little kids got when they were away from their family.  I thought I would have outgrown it but that doesn't seem to be the case.  Sure enough, a few days before I will go home it hits me.  I miss my family.  It's not like I don't have people here at school that are like family, but it's not the same.  I miss my Mum and Dad, it's odd cause it wasn't that long ago that I swore I hated them with every fiber in my being, but not anymore.  I've grown up and I realize just how important they are.  I also miss my sister even though she always teases me and tries to annoy me to no end.  She has changed so much over the years it's hard to remember when we were in school together.  She has turned into this awesome person who is the greatest mom ever who you can tell that her kids mean the world to her.  Then there is my younger brother, he is a pest but I miss him too.  I loved it when we were actually going to the same university.  I got him for a few hours one day a week and I looked forward to that day all week.  He has grown up so much too, it has taken some time to get used to the fact he isn't a little boy anymore.  He is the best brother ever and I am so proud of him and all that he has accomplished so far.  I'm sure bigger and better things are yet to come.  Then there are my nieces.  I love them to pieces and it's always a thrill to see them.  They are in my head the whole time when I drive home.  They put an little extra speed in me.  I can't wait to have a little nephew too and hope he comes while I'm at home.  Last but not least there is my friend.  Friend is an odd term to use but I can't really think of anything that would be better.  She is basically a sister.  I can talk to her about anything and everything and she doesn't care.  She never judges me or get annoyed with me.  Her kid is like another niece to me too.  I feel like I'm missing out on so much being away.  The girls are always growing and there is always something going on.  Even though I will see them all in about 5 days, it couldn't be soon enough.  They are all my family and they mean the world to me and I miss them all the time.