Sisterhood

Dear little sister,

2 1/2 years being an only child and then you came along. 23 years old and I absolutely do not remember what it was like back then but I do know that I was ecstatic to meet you. The day you were born your big baby self completed the family. I would carry you around and let your head dangle from my arm and try to give you sprite instead of milk. Again I don’t remember any of that but those are the stories I’ve been told.

You had this dog named Buddy, he was a mutt. I remember coming home from kindergarten and mom was frantically burying Buddy in the back yard. I was extremely confused until I later found out the garbage man ran him over. From that moment on I knew you were a strong human being.

From a very young age, oh did you have the biggest gap in between your teeth. You were constantly picked on because of it things like “we could take the canoe right on through”. You only laughed and would always stick your sucker sticks through your two tiny teeth.

Growing up with my sister has been an emotion filled roller coaster ride. Here’s to the girl who can change my mood just by looking at me in a certain way. You were my first real friend. Being the older one I always use the lines “been there done that” or “I told you so”. The little one you always say “when can I do that” or “my big sister said so”.

When everyone walks out I know I can count on you. I know that I can say whatever I want around you and you will always tell me what I need to hear. You really do have my best interest at heart as I do yours. When we’re apart I’m never worried because I know you’re always there. When things happen to me I blow it over and move on, but when they happen to you- I throw a fit. I nearly quit my job because of the way you were treated even though I’m treated no better.

Christmas used to consist of us sleeping in my bedroom and then early in the morning we’d run downstairs and realize that there had been new presents. We’d quickly run back upstairs and jump all over our parents bed until they accepted the fact that presents were being opened at 430am. I miss moments like that because now we’re both grown up and the simple excitement moments are now just memories.

Often times I find myself questioning how I gained the best little sister a girl could ask for. I’m still searching for that answer, honestly. When I’m asked who my favorite family member is I always say my little sister without a doubt. Shhh don’t tell anyone else.

Getting you to go shopping with me is ripping tooth and nail. You hate the way I walk through every single isle even though I only need two items on the opposite side of the building. Regardless of how much you hate it, you always come along. I appreciate that I never have to go solely alone unless you’re working.

My biggest blessing until we’re in the car together and all I want to do is sing and all you want to do is roll your eyes and scream that I need to stop singing. I thank you for everything you’ve ever done for me including the eye rolls, the punches and kicks and the silent treatments. You are simply the best little sister.

Every moment with my little sister counts, lucky is an understatement.

I love you long time little sister.❤️

Your Big Sister