Not gonna lie, my sister and I used to fight CONSTANTLY. Granted, she's 8 years younger than me so when I was 16 and she was 8, we really didn't have much in common.

Now that we're both older and have both endured the rough middle school years, she and I have so much more in common. My sister cracks me up, she is even more dramatic than I was at that age but knows how to dish out sass like nobody's business. She is way more confident than even I am now and has no problem being herself.

When I was younger, I had no idea what a blessing it was to have a little sister, but now that I'm older, and we're both way cooler, I am so lucky to have her.

1. She's a lifelong best friend

My sister and I text so much and she tells me all about the drama going on at school. I love hearing her talk about her friends and the new boy she's crushing on. I tell her all about my boy drama too and tell her everything I could never tell our mom.

2. Two girls means double the clothes

My sister and I both grew really fast which means that we've been able to wear each other's clothes since she was about 10. I never bring clothes with me when I come home for the weekend because I think "eh, I'll just wear hers." Consequently, it's not uncommon for me to go looking for something and to find it (along with lots of other things of mine) in her closet.

3. She's the perfect soundboard

Although she's young, growing up with an older sister has made my sister wise beyond her years. She's so mature and sometimes says things that completely blow me away. For this reason, she's a great person to get advice from and has no problem telling me when I'm being absolutely ridiculous or when I need to stand up for myself.

4. She'll always make you laugh

Like I said, my sister's sassy. She can dish it out like nobody else. She also is really funny and such a middle schooler, which I can appreciate.

5. She'll always teach you something...

Because my sister is younger than me, she is all caught up on every new technology. She showed me how to work the new Snapchat update and is the one who has to tell me what the emojis mean when you have a snap streak.

6. ... and you'll be able to teach her things too.

Who do you think taught her how to apply mascara?? (hint: me)

7. She'll hype you up more than even your BFFs do

When you post a fire Instagram post, she'll be the first to like or comment and when you look good for a night out she'll let you know. My sister always tells me when I'm looking cute and when my makeup is A+ work.

8. Most of all, she'll love you forever and ever. Even when you steal her clothes.

Love you so much li'l sis! Hope you read this and cry <3