If your sibling situation is anything like mine, you have that adorable little brother that you hate seeing grow up. You love him to pieces and treasure every moment you spend together. He drives you nutty, but he makes you laugh so hard you cry. Who wouldn’t want an infinite best friend that even shares your DNA? Here are just a few examples of why having that little guy in your life is the best thing that ever happened to you.
1. He truly was a gift, even if you weren’t asking for one.
Life was kind of lonely before he was around. Being the only child was fun and all, but getting someone to play with everyday sounded really nice.
2. He can always cheer you up.
When you're dealing with that difficult breakup or you just failed your math quiz, a call to the little brother never fails to cheer you up. He always has a funny joke on hand or a silly noise to make that can turn your whole day around.
3. He never fails to bring up those silly moments from the past to make you giggle.
“Remember when…?” If it was when you fell in front of everyone at graduation, he makes sure you knew it was funny, not embarrassing. Even if it was just that crazy handshake you made up last summer, there is always good times to be shared with him. Speaking of crazy handshakes…
4. You have some sort of a secret code, language, or handshake.
The classic rock paper and scissors jig was never good enough. Add a little dash of put your right hand in, put your right hand out, put your right hand in and shake it all about, do a little dance to turn yourself around and that’s what its all about!
5. He made you a good leader.
You always had to set a good example in front of him. Whether he admits it or not, he looks up to you, and you had to be on your game 24/7.
6. He was the best travel partner.
Whether it was a long car ride to visit family, or a plane ride to Disney World, he made for a great travel companion. Coming up with fun games to pass the time, or making crazy blanket forts in the car, the fun never ended.
7. He showed you how to play video games.
Long nights of playing NCAA Football on the PS3 was a favorite pastime. He was always patient when it took you forever to figure out which button to press when you needed to throw, and which button actually turned off the console.
8. He never stops looking out for you.
Even if he was not all that intimidating, he made sure that the guy you were dating knew he would do some damage if he ever hurt you. He always played the role of the “big brother” when you needed it most. But same goes for him; no girl will ever be worthy of your baby brother.
9. He never missed any of your sporting events.
From dance recitals to golf tournaments, he was always your number one fan. He was cheering the loudest in the stands when you were a cheerleader. He was the most ecstatic when you made your first soccer goal. He was your first groupie, and you couldn’t ask for a better one.
10. He’s the best friend that will never leave your side.
But more than anything, he’s the person you love the most and you know will never turn his back on you. You may not say it enough, but he’s your best friend in the whole world.
