Family and Financial Standings

I think for the first time ever my family is financially stable because my sister has a job, my brother has a job that gives us huge discounts at Costco, my dad finally quit drinking in order to keep his job as a manager, and my mom is always working hard. It's been a long time since I've been able to ask my dad for money and not feel bad about it because he has money now. BUT... There is no prefect family and everyone knows that. My parents only cooperate with each other when needed and somewhat get along for the sake of keeping peace at home. It's pretty funny when people ask my mom if she's married and she responds, "No but I have a roommate." My sister, Shayla, and I don't talk to each other due to differences and it's been almost 2 years that we haven't talked to each other even though we share a room together. My eldest sister, Yvette, and I do communicate but we're not best buddies. I feel like the only reason we do talk is because she actually appreciates that I take care of her daughter for her when she's at school or doing homework in her room. My niece is growing up so fast! She is already standing by herself and she knows how to slide down the couch and is already attempting to climb on top but gives up once she's tired. I feel sad whenever I think of her because once I leave for college I feel like she's going to forget me and not recognize me once I leave. I feel like I'm going to lose a huge gap in her life as she's growing up. I'll make sure to visit her often so she remembers me. I'm going to miss her scrambling trying to get to me and crawling as fast as she can while laughing and keeping a smile on her face whenever I get home. Things change but the people in our heart don't. Just go with it... with a smile on your face.