1. She's your "Mini-Me" or your twin.
Normally you hear "Like mother, like daughter" or "She's going to grow up just like her mother." What you don't know is that your little sister is actually looking up to you, not her mommy. You are your little sister's role model. Everything you do, she'll do. Everything you say and the way you say it, she'll do the same. Remember when your mom made you wear matching outfits? Yeah, your little sister was glad she looked like you. Embrace the fact that your little sis is your Mini-Me and wants to be your Mini-Me, because that is a compliment in my book.
2. You give her advice on what not to do (the opposite of what you did) because you don't want her to make the same mistakes.
Giving your little sister your words of wisdom is the number one item she will take to the heart. I mean, why wouldn't your little sister not want to take your advice? You're an intelligent and amazing big sister. But giving her guidance is also you being protective over her. A mama bear will protect her cubs, but a big bear sister will wrangle for her little cub. When she gets the courage to ask you for advice make sure you never take it for granted or send her off without the knowledge of her question. Protect and educate your little cub.
3. You always want what's best for her.
A big sister doesn't want to see her little one be unsuccessful in what she puts her heart into, because if she botches something up, we feel like the failure also.
4. Watching her grow up is bittersweet.
For me, personally, watching my sister growing up into an incredible young woman is bittersweet. She started her first year of college this year and is currently studying in London. Yes, London, in the United Kingdom. My little sister is in the land where beautiful Brits with gorgeous English accents, lovely and tasteful tea, alluring city and landscape are. So I know how it feels seeing your little bit mature right before your eyes. So, take my advice and don't blink and appreciate the significance of each other.
5. Sometimes you have to "mother" her.
If your little sister is being a complete spoiled rotten monster, occasionally you have to order her around. As being an older sister, it's your job to make sure your little sister isn't acting like a total she-devil. Straighten her out and tell her like it is. Also "mothering" her can refer to caring for her or taking care of her. I mean, when you go out for lunch with your mom, who normally pays? Your mom does. But when you go out for lunch with your little sister, who normally pays? You do. Always. When your little sis is crying, who is the first to comfort her and suggest to beat someone up? You. We big sisters do these things without even knowing. It's our "big sister instinct".
6. You think she's the smartest/most beautiful/most coordinated person on earth.
What kind of person does not think their baby sister is entirely perfect?! Ungrateful individuals. This topic is self-explanatory. Everything your little sister does, the way she looks and everything she has accomplished will have you put her on a pedestal and think it's the most amazing thing ever. Who couldn't be more proud of your little sister than yourself? No one.
7. When she's heartbroken, you can't help yourself but be heartbroken with and/or for her.
I hate seeing my sister upset. It's the worst vision to witness. I can't help myself but be sad with her. It upsets me seeing her beat herself up. No one wants their sis to be distressed over anything. She's a precious being who should always be happy.
8. No matter what she'll always be your little sister.
No matter what she does and how fast she grows up, she will always be the little stinker that you grew up with, and your love for her will never change.
