1. Thank you for always being there for me. From the scraped knees and the first day of kindergarten, to the heart breaks and the first day of college, you were always right there by my side with your wise words of wisdom.
2. Thank you for letting me be just like you, until I found a way to be myself. Growing up, you were the coolest person in my life. I wanted to dress like you, act like you, and hang out with you ALL the time. I know it must’ve been very annoying to have little me following you around every second and copying your every move, but thank you for letting it happen. Because I learned about life from you, I learned to be caring, sensitive, and kind-hearted.
3. Thank you for testing out the waters with mom and dad. You went through everything first. You got your license before me, so by the time they got to me, the screaming that occurred every time the car went above 15 mph had settled down. You had a boyfriend before me, so when I got my first boyfriend, there weren’t as many emotions involved and they weren’t so strict. You had a curfew before me, you went to college before me, you went through EVERYTHING before me. After all, you always say I have it easier than you had it. So, thanks for that.
4. Thank you for never judging me. I know I can tell you absolutely anything and you would never think differently about me.
5. Thank you for choosing the best college in the world. You chose to go to The Ohio State University, and when I came to visit you, I fell in love with the school.
6. Thank you for always being a phone call away. Whether we’re 10 feet, 10 miles, or 10 hours apart, I know I can always call you whenever I need you.
7. Thank you for being my partner in crime and my best friend. You were my only friend on family vacations, or when we would be home as kids. We used our imaginations and played the best games. You made my childhood amazing.
8. Thank you for being my role model. You were always there to show me the ropes and you continue to be there. You are the best role model I ever could have asked for and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
