As an older sister of a 16-year-old brother, there are some times when I miss my brother before he entered his teenage years. In spirit of National Siblings Day, here are 8 things older sisters miss about their younger brothers (before they went through puberty!)

1. His voice

As his voice gets deeper and deeper, the more and more his baby voice slips away from your head.

2. His height

Ahh the times when you were able to place your head on top of his head...

3. His innocence

Before he was Mr. Know-It-All, there was a time when he believed everything (every little lies) you said.

4. His mischievousness

And now he's too old for pranks.

5. Actually having a conversation

You know he's going through puberty when he refuses to even have a conversation with you because he would rather talk to his computer or phone screen.

6. His baby face

He even looks older than his picture from last year.

7. Pretend adventures

We would go anywhere just with out imagination.

8. Having all the time in the world

Life gets in the way with all the work, work, work.

Before puberty, during puberty, or after puberty, you still love him no matter what.