This is for all the people out there with a "half-sibling." This is the case in many families, and I have two "half" brothers and there is something people always ask that I hate. I always hear, "Oh are they your real brothers or your half brothers?" ....As if there is a difference. I know everyone with a half sibling can relate, you've probably heard this one million times. I know they don't seem to mean anything by it, but for some reason, this bothers me because to me, my brothers are not half of anything. Comparing them to half of something, seems to diminish their importance. I'll tell you something, they are far from half important in my life, they are vital. Without my "half" brothers I wouldn't know that if I do it fast enough, I can run my finger through a flame without being burned, or that sticking your finger down in the fizz of soda makes it go down, although finding this out by your brother cramming his hand in your soda may have not been the most pleasant at the time, or that a big brother's love is unconditional even if they want to pinch your head off at times. I wouldn't have had anyone to threaten that kid on the school bus that my brother was going to whoop his butt if he didn't leave me alone. I wouldn't have had anyone to cheer on at their basketball games or dirt bike tournaments. I wouldn't have had anyone to make me so competitive. I wouldn't have grown up being even more loved than I already was. I wouldn't have had help getting a job while in high school or someone to call in college to ask if my chicken was still okay to cook. I would've never grew up to be so sassy and tough. I wouldn't have had four extra eyes watching out for me. I wouldn't have got to be the princess of the house before our younger sister came along anyhow. Having two older "half" brothers most certainly not only changed my life but made me a better person. Which is why they will never be half of anything because to me they were so much more than that. So here is to all the siblings and half siblings out there, and your abundance of love, no matter what percentage of DNA is shared.

~The Bossy Little Sis