Sisterhood is a special relationship that one can only understand if you grew up with one for however many years. You've laughed, you've cried, you've probably uncontrollably screamed at each other and then joked around 5 minutes after- that's just what sisters do. You know that no matter what you've done or said, blood is thicker than water and they're always going to be there for you at the end of the day. Sometimes we take them for granted because of the fact that they will be there no matter what. But I think there are five very important reasons we should thank our older sisters not only today but every day.

1. She let you follow her around when you were little.

I can't say for everyone, but I know that this was one of my main hobbies when I was little. If my sister did it, I had to do it because I wanted to be just like her. She was older and cooler and funnier than I was- so why wouldn't I copy her exact moves? Probably because it bugged the crap out of her- but hey, she let me do it anyways with an appropriate amount of complaints. So thank you to the sisters who let us treat them like local celebrities for things as stupid as wearing a pink shirt (yes, we know it bugged you to match us and you changed 5 minutes later when you realized we matched).

2. She's your built-in partner in crime.

Sure, maybe sometimes she convinced you to do bad things so she wouldn't get in trouble and hell yeah you were going to do what your big sister says. But then there are those times with them that you'll never forget- like breaking your parents' rules, annoying your other siblings (sorry, brother) or just getting into those situations that you'll tell your parents about in 10 years when they'll laugh about it. My sister is my go-to for running errands, shopping, moving, whatever it is we need from each other, because we know the other would do the same in a heartbeat. Even when your friends are busy, she'll always be down to hang out with you, and she conveniently lives in the same house.

3. They'll help you as much as they can.

Big sisters are always there to help you in any way they can because they've probably recently been through the same stuff. School, boy troubles, fighting with friends- they'll always have your back and they give the best advice because they've been there themselves at one point or another. And no matter how annoyed or mad they get with you ever, in the back of their minds they're always thinking no one messes with their little sister (that's their job).

4. They're a built in role model.

My sister is personally a huge role model for me. She successful, funny, but most of all the most giving person know. There wasn't a time in my life that I can remember where when a teacher asked on an assignment "who's your role model" that I didn't write down her name- even before I could spell it right. She is willing to help anyone in need and will do so at the drop of a hat. As little sisters we got to watch our siblings grow up and become who they are and even though we are possibly older now and don't get to look up to our sisters as much (maybe you're taller than her now idk), always thank them for the years they did set a good example for us. In a world with all these crazy celebrities, I'd choose my sister to look up to any day.

5. For being your best friend.

They say you can't choose your family and that's why God gave you the friends he did. But given the choice, I'd choose my sister every time. Sisters are support systems no matter how far away you are. You have things in common that none of the other people will every understand. Living in the same house and growing up together leaves you with a special bond and special memories that no one can replace or change. She helped you grow up; and for that you can never thank her enough.

So regardless of where you are in your sister relationship right now, thank her for being who she was or is to you now. They are irreplaceable, and no matter where you go or what you do, this will always be true.