There are some very good points to being the oldest child. I know, I am one. And if you ask my oldest, Holly, she will tell you the same thing.

You usually get to have everything brand new. No used roller skates, no pre-slept-in pajamas and your coloring books have never been colored in.

There are a few disadvantages, as Holly found out this week. One big one is that the younger ones are usually enthralled with every new thing you do. Especially little sisters and especially if it involves dressing up.

From the first minute that Holly was invited to Trinity’s prom her brother and sister stayed up to date on the going ons.

Her brother basically made gagging sounds everytime it was brought up. He made fun of every aspect he could come up with. Except for the one little slip up when he told her she looked &uot;bootiful&uot; he tried act like it was all very beneath him. And I am positive the only reason he didn’t embarrass her when it was time to leave the house is because I had threatened his very life.

Emily on the other hand was absolutely entranced with the entire process. From the moment we brought home Holly’s dress Emily wanted to touch and feel the material. Then she wanted to inspect the selected jewelry. And she made it clear that she coveted the cute little pink purse.

Occasionally she tried to stay on Matthew’s side and make fun of the entire process but her female side won out and she made sure she knew what was going on.

The best was yet to come.

When Holly’s date and his friend came to pick her up Emily sat wide-eyed and (to my surprise) quiet. But the minute they walked out the door she sprang into action. She ran to the front window and pressed her little face to window and gave us a blow by blow description of what was going on.

&uot;Charles is riding in the back seat.&uot; &uot;He’s opening the door for her.&uot; &uot;He getting in the car.&uot; &uot;They’re backing up.&uot; &uot;I can’t see them anymore.&uot;

The last one said standing on her tiptoes with her face mashed sideways on the window, staring longingly down Linton Avenue.

n Get your tickets early for this years Jefferson Street Youth Group play. They will be performing &uot;Heaven Can Wait&uot; on April 28, 29 and 30. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for students. You can by tickets from any of the youth, call the church at 442-3795 or me here at The Democrat.

Christina Hall is the lifestyle editor at The Democrat. She can be reached at 442-9101, ext. 249, or by e-mail at christina.hall@natchezdemocrat.com