With big/little reveal approaching next week, I have been crafting, planning surprises, and trying my hardest not to spoil the secret of who I am to you. Amidst all of the preparation, I’ve found myself subconsciously thinking of ways to be an awesome big sister to you. So here is a condensed list of what you should expect after reveal!

1) I’ll be your best friend.

When you need a shoulder to cry on, someone to help you study or just a laughing session… I’ll be there. You won’t have to wonder whether or not I like you because I’m pretty much obsessed with you, just not in the creepy way. When you need to drink wine and watch cheesy rom-coms, I’m just a text/call/Snapchat away.

2) You’ll never have to do life alone.

Let’s be honest, college is not easy by any standards. Add work, social expectations, and getting enough sleep in the mix and it gets challenging. When you need to fall apart, I’ll be there to reassure you that the Sun will still come up tomorrow morning, and everything will be okay. My life is a hot mess so maybe I’ll make yours look less stressful by comparison.

3) Our stack will be on point.

My big is super funny and sassy, just like you and me! I already know that you all will get along, and I can’t wait to make my big a granny. Eventually you will take your own little, and you’ll understand why reveal is so important to us. Bonding with another sister so quickly doesn’t come naturally for everyone; we were blessed with having the same personality and love for food.

4) I don’t expect you to be perfect.

Even though I definitely think you’re perfect and wonderful, I realize that we’re all humans. Sometimes we mess up, and that’s okay. I promise I don’t have it all together, so we’ll just figure it out together. But you can bet that I’ll be the first person to tell you to study instead of go out when your grades are slipping, or the one to tell you if that dress makes you look fat. I’m sure you know that it’s all done in love.

5) You aren’t getting rid of me anytime soon.

Even when we’re both graduated, you’ll still be my lil sis. I swear I’m not going to suffocate you, because I can’t stand being clingy in the first place. But for the little time we’ve known each other, I have truly started to see you as a sister. If someone hurts you, I’ll want to hurt them back. When you’re having the best day ever, I’ll be right there to celebrate.

No matter what happens during our college adventure, you have someone who you can always count on. I knew you would be my little from the first week, and I am so excited to tell you who I am. I always hear girls say that they have the best big, and I’m going to try my hardest to do the same for you. Love you, lil sis!